Sport fishing

Learn the current regulations on sport fishing in Québec. Find the regulations by zone as well as information on fishing licences.

Fishing in Québec

To learn how to fish legally: understand the regulations, differentiate territories and discover the main species that are fished.

Latest news on regulation

View the main new measures that are updated every two years on April 1.

Fishing periods and quotas

Consult fishing dates and quotas for species in the desired zone and body of water.

Fishing zones

Access rules specific to each of the 29 fishing zones: maps, dates, quotas, length limits, baits and number of lines allowed in the winter.

Limits, possession and identification

Descriptions of catch, size and length limits, as well as ways to measure, fillet and identify fish.

Fishing licence

Learn all about fishing licence categories, fees, where to purchase them, and terms of use.

Types of fishing and bait

See the rules for salmon fishing, winter fishing, night fishing or harpoon fishing, the use of bait and specific methods for certain species.

Good fishing practices

Catch-and-release, boat cleaning, waste management: learn the good fishing practices to protect the species and their habitat.

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Special areas

Fishing rules may differ from your zone's rules when fishing with an outfitter, in a ZEC, a national park or a wildlife reserve.

Printable versions

Find the printable versions of the regulations on sport fishing in Québec: general rules, fishing zones' specific rules and maps.

Last update: July 9, 2026