Regulations for Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
Permit are compulsory
Sport Fishing in Québec - Main rules - This section presents the main sportfishing regulations, the fishing periods and applicable catch limits for the next two fishing seasons, i.e. until March 31, 2007. This brochure deals with sportfishing in Quebec waters (with or without tides) for freshwater, anadromous or catadromous species.
Sport Hunting - Main Rules - This section describes the main hunting regulations in Québec. However, it does not replace the official text of the laws and regulations.

Sport Hunting - Main Rules

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
40 km from Québec city.
Day Fishing. Brook trout fishing is possible on Rivière Jacques-Cartier and some lakes in the Épaule and Sautauriski sectors. Sometimes anglers catch parr (small salmon). If this happens, you must put them back in the water, since salmon fishing is prohibited in the park.
Without reservations: Fishing with waders or in canoes on Rivière Jacques-Cartier.
With reservations: 48 or 24 hours in advance or, if available, after a random draw the same morning at Camp Mercier. Fishing with boats is allowed on lakes Archambault, Épaule and Sautauriski
Quebec fishing licences and fishing authorization are obligatory. The quota per person is 10 trout. Quotas must be respected, since they determine the length of the fishing season.

1 800 665-6527 (Canada and USA) / (418) 890- 6527

Réserve faunique des Laurentides
Moose Hunting
Season: Beginning on the day after Labour Day and extending over a 35-day period.
Small Game Hunting ,Enthusiasts can hunt ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. Hunting may be practiced by the day or with accommodations. Six accommodation sectors play host to small game hunters. You can make reservations for the following year.

1 800 665-6527 (Canada and USA ) / (418) 890- 6527

Réserve nationale du Cap Tourmente
Véritable berceau patrimonial, cette halte migratoire pour la Grande Oie des neiges témoigne d'une réussite éclatante en matière de protection. Alors qu'elle comptait à peine 5000 individus au début du siècle, la population atteint maintenant des centaines de milliers d'individus suite à la création de la réserve. Chasse contrôlée à la Grande Oie des neiges (inscription obligatoire avant le 30 avril)

570 chemin du Cap-Tourmente, Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency
Tél. : (418) 827-3776

La Seigneurie de l'Isle aux Sorciers
A 117 acre estate, speckled trout fishing, located at 7km (4,5 miles) from Orleans Bridge with picnic area and hiking trails. No permit required for fishing.

1870, chemin Royal, Saint-Laurent, Ile d'Orléans
Tél. : (418) 692-2425

Station touristique Duchesnay
Ice fishing enthusiasts can practice this activity on Lac Saint-Joseph in the middle of winter. Ice fishing is a great activity to liven up a gathering with friends or a family outing. This is a very simple sport that requires little organization and that can be lots of fun for those who like original winter pastimes.
The wooded area covers a territory of 89 km2. Located next to Lac Saint-Joseph, 30 minutes from Quebec. Station touristique Duchesnay is the ideal place to take part in the northern experience.

143, route Duchesnay, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier,
Tél.: 418 875-2122

Réserve faunique de Portneuf
This reserve covers some 775 square kilometres (484 square miles). Hills rise between lakes, rivers, and falls like the Chutes de la Marmite, in all, 375 bodies of water. Winter activities: snowmobiling (60 km/37 miles), cross-country skiing (50 km/31 miles), snowshoeing, fishing on ice, hiking and sliding. Summer activities: fishing, hunting (10 zones) climbing, rafting, canoeing (65 km/40 miles) and camping. In addition, observe wildlife in its habitat: a thrilling experienc

229, rue du Lac Vert, Rivière-à-Pierre
Tél.: (418) 323-2021