Zone 27 in Quebec (Zone 27) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 51 water-body specific regulations, including 2 new for 2026 and 17 winter-fishing rules.
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 10 in all, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char. Complete closure of landlocked salmon fishing in rivière Montmorency from the base of chute Montmorency to the north side of the route 138 right-of-way. Modification of Atlantic salmon fishing season in the rivière Malbaie between the downstream side of the route 138 bridge and the downstream side of the railway crossing in Clermont: advanced to June 1. Modification of the fishing season for all species except striped bass and Atlantic salmon in rivière Petit Saguenay between the mouth of the river and the bridge on chemin des Chutes: closes September 15. Modification of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in rivière Petit Saguenay between the mouth of the river and the bridge on chemin des Chutes: 0 retained and no more than 3 caught and released.
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Zone 27 (Zone 27) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 51 water-body specific exceptions, 2 new for 2026. See the official tool at peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for catch limits, opening dates, and minimum sizes per species.
Opening dates vary by species: walleye typically opens 3rd Saturday of May, bass 4th Saturday of June, brook trout late April in the south to early June in the north. Check the 2026 General Order for exact dates in Zone 27.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 27 have stricter limits — 51 exceptions are listed on this page. Refer to peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for the exact rule on your lake.
Popular spots inside or near Zone 27 include: Baie-Saint-Paul (repère), Baie-Saint-Paul (rivière du Gouffre repère), Décharge du Lac Sarto, Décharge du Lac Terrien, Décharge lac Roberge. The full interactive map with 3,600+ Quebec fishing spots is available on pecheurquebec.com/carte.
A standard MFFP fishing license is required everywhere in Quebec (~$24/year for Quebec residents). For wildlife reserves and national parks within Zone 27, you also need a daily SEPAQ access reservation. Buy online at sepaq.com.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.