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Zone 24

New rules are now in force in this zone since April 1st, 2020. See what's new.

Maps

Zone map (PDF 4.67 Mb)

Interactive map of fishing zones This hyperlink will open in a new window.

Fishing periods and quotas

See the zone's fishing periods and quotas

Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF) This hyperlink will open in a new window.

Printable version.

See also Nord-du-Québec.

Length limits for some species

It is prohibited to catch and keep or have in your possession a fish from the waters specified that does not comply with the length limits indicated for your zone. If a fish species or a zone is not mentioned in the table, no length limit applies to the species in this zone.

The fish must be kept in a state allowing its identification.

Atlantic salmon

May keep
Atlantic salmon 30 cm and over, respecting any other applicable length limit and daily fishing quotas established for each river or river sector

State of fish
Whole or gutted

Note
The catch limit for salmon is expressed in terms of small salmon (minimum 30 to 63 cm in) and big salmon (63 cm or more).

The use of the Angler's Logbook This hyperlink will open in a new window. is recommended for this zone to register with an outfitter, register the kept salmon and get the instruction to collaborate to the data collection useful to the management of this species.

Lake trout (including splake trout)

May keep
Lake trout less than 60 cm (catch and possession limit of 3, one of which may be 60 cm and more)

State of fish
Whole or gutted, only where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, lake trout may be whole or filleted. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the fillet).

Note
These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).

Dead bait fish allowed

Possession and use of dead bait fish is prohibited in this zone.

Number of lines authorized in winter

5 lines, from December 1st to April 30

Printable version of zone 24 (PDF)

Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter

Questions about fishing rules

Free phone line : 1 844 523‑6738 

services.clientele@mffp.gouv.qc.ca

See also

How to measure and fillet fish

Possession and identification of fish

Salmon fishing​​​​​​​

Winter fishing

Special areas​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Glossary

    Last update: October 9, 2020

    Notice

    The information published on this website has been simplified and provides a summary of the main regulatory provisions. It does not replace the official texts of the laws and regulations. For more detailed information on a specific rule, please refer to the Québec Fishery Regulations  This hyperlink will open in a new window.or the Regulation respecting fishing licences This hyperlink will open in a new window..

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