Walleye fishing — Zone 17

2 outfitters offer walleye fishing in zone 17, Quebec. 25 lakes and rivers in the zone carry special rules for this species.

Seasons & catch limits

Apr 1 – Apr 23, 2026

Species	Catch limit	Length	Gear
	8 in all	Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit	Angling only

May 22, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Species	Catch limit	Length	Gear
	8 in all	Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit	Angling only

General zone rules, in force until 2028-03-31 · Source: regpec · PDF. Per-water-body exceptions may apply — always confirm before you go.

Lakes & rivers with special rules

25 water bodies in zone 17 carry limits specific to this species, on top of the general rules above.

Lake au Goéland
Lake Chevrier (Lake Obatogamau)
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Chibougamau
Lake Doda
Lake Pusticamica
Lake Waswanipi
River Chibougamau
River de l'Aigle
River Opawica
River Opawica
River Opémisca
River O'Sullivan
River O'Sullivan
River Saint-Cyr
River Waswanipi
River Waswanipi
River Waswanipi
Brook Germain

Interactive map

Walleye · Zone 17

Locate every regulated lake and river, with the outfitters around them.

25 water bodies mapped here.

Walleye outfitters

2 outfitters1 with online reservation

Pourvoirie Lac Goéland

4.5(12)

Eeyou Istchee Baie-James · Eeyou Istchee Baie-James

Walleyefrom $120 per pers. / night

Walleyefrom $120 / pers. / night

⚡ Online booking

Pourvoirie du Lac Obatogamau

4.5(15)

Eeyou Istchee Baie-James · Eeyou Istchee Baie-James

Walleyefrom $196 per cabin / unit

Walleyefrom $196 / cabin / unit

Frequently asked questions

When can you go walleye fishing in zone 17?

In zone 17: April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026; May 22nd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027. Always confirm the dates and catch limits on regpec before you go.

Are there special per-lake or per-river rules in zone 17?

Yes: 25 lakes and rivers in zone 17 carry species-specific limits on top of the zone's general rules.

How many outfitters offer walleye fishing in zone 17?

2 outfitters offer walleye fishing in zone 17. 1 of them takes online bookings. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.