Pourvoirie Forêt Montmorency-université Laval

Québec·Lac-Jacques-Cartier·★ 5.0(6 reviews — Google)

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About

Forêt Montmorency, managed by Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, is a teaching and research forest in the heart of the boreal forest, bordered by the Laurentides wildlife reserve, the Seigneurie de Beaupré and Jacques-Cartier national park. Since 2026, brook trout fishing is once again offered as a package with lodging: a 2-night stay at the Le Hameau chalet giving access to lake fishing (Piché, Bédard and Joncas lakes) and to the river, or a refuge stay (Jean-Marie or Tanguay) giving access to fishing on the Montmorency River, where eight pools have been developed. Daily wade fishing on the river is also available by the day. Fly fishing is favored, with catch-and-release allowed for fly fishing only; only electric motors are permitted on the boats. Stays run Friday to Sunday, from late June through the end of August, and places are limited.

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Packages

Fishing

Included

✓ Lodging for 4 people at the Le Hameau chalet from Friday to Sunday (2 nights)
✓ Access to the fishing lakes on Saturday and Sunday
✓ Use of 2 rowboats on the assigned lakes (individual flotation vest not included)
✓ Access to the pavilion's facilities
✓ Welcome and guidance by the territory wardens

Not included

✕ Taxes
✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
✕ Individual flotation vest (PFD): $15 for the stay, subject to availability

Detailed rates

2-night stay, Le Hameau chalet (4 people)$1,038

Additional person – adult$100

Additional person – ages 12 to 17$50

Good to know

Rate $1,038.20 per stay (before taxes), for 4 people, Friday to Sunday (2 nights). Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page, reachable from the home page via the 'Plan your fishing stay' link — trusted price. Gives access to lake fishing (Bédard, Joncas and Piché lakes) on Saturday and Sunday, plus river fishing at pool #1 of the Montmorency River nearby. Additional person (lodging and fishing included): adult $100, ages 12 to 17 $50, under 12 free. Maximum 8 people in the chalet. Summer 2026: stays June 26-28 (lake only), then every weekend from July 3 to August 23.

Included

✓ Lodging for 4 to 6 people in a refuge from Friday to Sunday (2 nights)
✓ Access to the developed pools of the Montmorency River
✓ Use of the facilities and services
✓ Welcome and guidance by the territory wardens

Not included

✕ Taxes
✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
✕ Running water (not available in the refuge)

Detailed rates

2-night stay, refuge (4 to 6 people)$587

Additional person – adult$50

Additional person – ages 12 to 17$25

Good to know

Rate $586.50 per stay (before taxes), for 4 to 6 people, Friday to Sunday (2 nights). Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page (reachable from the home page) — trusted price. Lodging in the Jean-Marie and Tanguay refuges; for 2026 these stays give access only to fishing on the Montmorency River (8 developed pools). Additional person (lodging and fishing included): adult $50, ages 12 to 17 $25, under 12 free. Maximum 6 people per refuge. A refuge is a building with a wood stove, two propane burners and a dry toilet; solar panels power a fridge, USB outlets and lighting; no running water.

Included

✓ Access to one developed pool of the Montmorency River for the day
✓ Use of facilities and services

Not included

✕ Taxes
✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
✕ Lodging

Detailed rates

Wade fishing – per person / day$21

Good to know

Service and facility-use fee: $21 + taxes per person. Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page — trusted price. Day wade fishing (no lodging) on the Montmorency River, from July 1. Reserve a pool by email (info@fm.ulaval.ca) or phone; full payment required at booking, non-refundable. A pool is assigned at check-in. Fly fishing is favored on the river; catch-and-release allowed only with fly fishing.

Prices are provided by the outfitter — check availability when booking.

Location & access

Lac-Jacques-Cartier (47.3211, -71.1440)

Access : By road

Road access at kilometre 103 of Route 175. Reception counter open (hours vary by season; generally 7 or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Check-in for fishing stays is on Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the welcome pavilion. Coordinates: latitude 47.30345, longitude -71.16154.