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Zone 20
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2022. See the latest changes.
Fishing periods and quotas
The opening and closing dates and catch limits may vary from one body of water to another in the same area. You should always check to see if your body of water is a regulatory exception. Click on the button below to find out.
Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF) 
Printable version.
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
he catch limit for salmon is expressed in terms of small salmon (minimum 30 to 63 cm) and big salmon (63 cm or more).
Lake trout (including splake trout)
May keep
Lake trout 45 cm or 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 filet).
Note
These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
Printable version of zone 20 (PDF)
Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter.
Regulatory Information
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -
Free phone line: 1-844-523-6738
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Last update: December 16, 2022
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 theQuébec Fishery Regulations or the Regulation respecting fishing licences .
