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Zone 8

New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2022. See the latest changes.

On this page:

  • Maps
  • Fishing periods and quotas
  • Length limits for some species
  • Use of dead bait fish
  • Number of lines authorized in winter
  • Moratorium on recreational and commercial yellow perch fishing

Maps

Zone map (PDF 884 Kb)

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

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.

View periods and quotas

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

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.

Walleye

May keep
Walleye between 37 cm and 53 cm inclusively

No length limit for sauger.

State of fish
Whole, gutted or wallet filleted

Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.

Muskellunge

May keep
Muskellunge all length

Exceptions
May keep muskellunge 111 cm or more in the portion of the St. Lawrence River located in zone 8, including the following water bodies: lac Saint-Louis, rapides de Lachine, bassin La Prairie, rivière des Mille Îles, rivière des Prairies, lac des Deux Montagnes, and the part of the rivière Outaouais located in zone 8.

May keep muskellunge 137 cm or more in lac Saint-François.

State of fish
Whole or gutted

Lake trout (including splake trout)

May keep
Lake trout 60 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). 

Lake sturgeon

May keep
Lake sturgeon between 80 cm and 130 cm inclusively

State of fish
Whole or gutted

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) and big salmon (63 cm or more).

Use of dead bait fish

Possession and use of all dead bait fish species, EXCEPT prohibited species, whether whole or cut up, are allowed:

From December 20 to March 31

Number of lines authorized in winter

10 lines, from December 20 to March 31

Only 5 lines are authorized in the portion of lac Saint‑François (zone 8) located west of a line drawn from pointe Beaudette on the north shore to pointe Saint‑Louis on the south shore.

Moratorium on recreational and commercial yellow perch fishing

The moratorium on recreational and commercial yellow perch fishing in lac Saint‑Pierre and the fleuve Saint‑Laurent area between pont Laviolette and Saint‑Pierre‑les‑Becquets, has been extended effective May 4, 2022, for a period of five years.

Limits of the moratorium on yellow perch fishing

Carte des limites du moratoire à la pêche de la perchaude au lac Saint-Pierre et dans le secteur du fleuve Saint-Laurent, entre le pont Laviolette et Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets

Printable version of zone 8 (PDF)

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

Regulatory Information

  • 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

  • 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: May 5, 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 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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