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Zone 11

New rules

New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2024. 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

Maps

Zone map (PDF 3.44 Mb)

Interactive map of fishing zones

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.

View periods and quotas

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.

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.

Lake trout (including splake trout)

May keep
Lake trout 55 cm or more

Exceptions
May keep lake trout 45 cm or more in lacs des Cornes, Pérodeau and Major.

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, controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) and on certain water bodies located in the territories of a number of outfitting operation with exclusive rights.

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

Use the map of fishing zones to visualize this information by displaying the “Bait Fish” layer.

Number of lines authorized in winter

5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 20 to March 31

Printable version of zone 11 (PDF)

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

Biodiversity, Wildlife and Parks – Client Services

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Regulatory information: 1-877-346-6763

  • renseignements.faune@environnement.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: January 16, 2026

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