Fishing · Québec
Zone 3 — Sport Fishing Regulations
Québec sport-fishing rules for Zone 3: catch limits, length limits, seasons and per-waterbody exceptions — sourced verbatim from the MELCCFP, with citations and dates.
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Official source (MELCCFP): https://peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec/en/info/reglements?id_zone=3
Data retrieved: 2026-08-08 · All 8 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone are included (8 listed, 19 harvested).
Text reproduced verbatim from the official source. Regulations can change: always verify with the MELCCFP before your trip.
Zone-wide rules
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Copper redhorse | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Rainbow smelt | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass | Fishing prohibited |
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) | 10 in all | |||
| Cutthroat trout and brown trout | 5 in all | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | In the waters within managed territories: 2 in all |
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Rainbow trout | no limit |
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | 50 |
From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only |
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon | 1 in all | Angling only |
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2 in all | Angling only |
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit |
Waterbody exceptions
All 8 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone are included (8 listed, 19 harvested).
Lac aux Canards
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Beaumont
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Bringé
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Collin
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac des Abénaquis
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Frontière
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Saint-Charles
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Bass From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Landlocked salmon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Trois-Saumons
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only |
Rivière Etchemin
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Copper redhorse From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Sturgeon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 6 in all | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 2 in all | |||
| Other species From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière Grande Rivière
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | Angling only |
Rivière Ouelle
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | Angling only |
Rivière Rat Musqué
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | Angling only |
Zec Jaro
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all | |||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | Fishing prohibited | Check at the reception desk to know more about fishing rules in this territory. |
Lake Beaumont
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lake des Abénaquis
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lake Saint-Charles
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
upstream of the bridge at St. Clair
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Landlocked salmon From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Pike From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Brook trout From June 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Landlocked salmon From June 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Pike From June 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Brook trout From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Landlocked salmon From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Pike From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | Fishing prohibited |