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Lake trout fishing — Zone 8

Lake trout fishing in zone 8, Quebec. 42 lakes and rivers in the zone carry special rules for this species.

Lake trout in Quebec

Seasons & catch limits

Apr 23 – Sep 15, 2026
SpeciesCatch limitLengthGear
1 in all60 cm or moreAngling onlyIn the waters within managed territories: 2 in all

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

42 water bodies in zone 8 carry limits specific to this species, on top of the general rules above.

  • Canal de Chambly
  • Canal de Lachine
  • River Saint-Laurent
  • Lake Saint-François up to
  • Lake Saint-Louis
  • River aux Brochets from the mouth of brook Ewing situated
  • River aux Brochets
  • River Beaudette
  • River Châteauguay a)
  • River Châteauguay b)
  • River Châteauguay c)
  • River Châteauguay d)
  • River Chibouet
  • River de l'Achigan
  • River des Mille Îles b)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) a)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) b) Vaudreuil Bay
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) c)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) d)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) e)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) f)
  • River des Outaouais (Lac des Deux Montagnes) g)
  • River des Prairies a)
  • River des Prairies b)
  • River des Prairies c)
  • River du Nord
  • River l'Acadie
  • River L'Assomption a)
  • River L'Assomption b)
  • River Noire b)
  • River Ouareau
  • River Richelieu a)
  • River Richelieu b)
  • River Richelieu c)
  • River Rigaud
  • River Saint-Jean its mouth in the fleuve Saint-Laurent and chemin Joliette in Lanoraie
  • River Yamaska a)
  • River Yamaska b)
  • River Yamaska c)
  • River Yamaska d)

+ 2 more. See zone 8 →

Interactive map

Lake trout · Zone 8

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

42 water bodies mapped here.

Lake trout outfitters

No outfitter is listed for lake trout fishing in zone 8 yet. See all outfitters in zone 8 →

Frequently asked questions

When can you go lake trout fishing in zone 8?

In zone 8: April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026. Always confirm the dates and catch limits on regpec before you go.

Are there special per-lake or per-river rules in zone 8?

Yes: 42 lakes and rivers in zone 8 carry species-specific limits on top of the zone's general rules.