Skip to content

Sturgeon fishing — Zone 6

Sturgeon fishing in zone 6, Quebec. 36 lakes and rivers in the zone carry special rules for this species.

Fishing prohibited

In zone 6, provincial regulation prohibits sturgeon fishing. The rules below are reproduced verbatim; no outfitter can legally offer it here.

Sturgeon in Quebec

Seasons & catch limits

Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
SpeciesCatch limitLengthGear
Fishing prohibited

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

36 water bodies in zone 6 carry limits specific to this species, on top of the general rules above.

  • Lake à la Truite (Orford township)
  • Lake Boissonneault
  • Lake Boivin
  • Lake Brompton
  • Lake Brousseau
  • Lake d'Argent
  • Lake Desmarais
  • Lake Lovering
  • Lake Magog
  • Lake Massawippi
  • Lake Massawippi Tributaries of the lake
  • Lake Memphrémagog
  • Lake Memphrémagog the area north of a line from Point Cabana at Merry Point (Baie de Magog).
  • Lake Miroir (Dudswell)
  • Lake Montjoie
  • Lake Parker
  • Petit lac Saint-François
  • Lake Roxton
  • Lake Stoke
  • Lake Stukely
  • Lake Wallace
  • National Park de Yamaska
  • Reservoir Choinière
  • River Magog
  • River Magog
  • River Magog The area
  • River Massawippi
  • River Niger
  • River Niger
  • River Saint-François a)
  • River Saint-François b)
  • River Saint-François c)
  • River Saint-François d)
  • River Watopeka
  • River Watopeka partie nommée "étang McCarthy"
  • River Yamaska

Interactive map

Sturgeon · Zone 6

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

36 water bodies mapped here.

Outfitters active in zone 6

No outfitter can legally offer sturgeon fishing in zone 6. See all outfitters in zone 6 →

Frequently asked questions

Can you go sturgeon fishing in zone 6?

No. In zone 6 the provincial regulation reads “Fishing prohibited” for this species. Always check regpec before you go.

Are there special per-lake or per-river rules in zone 6?

Yes: 36 lakes and rivers in zone 6 carry species-specific limits on top of the zone's general rules.