Fishing zone 5
Fishing zone 5, Quebec.
Zone map
Fishing seasons & limits
April 1 – April 22, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | — | Fishing with dip nets and / or plaice fishing only. |
April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper redhorse | Fishing prohibited | — | — |
| Striped bass | Fishing prohibited | — | — |
April 23 – May 14, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | — | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing, spear fishing while swimming, landing net fishing and plaice fishing |
April 23 – September 15, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) | 10 in all | — | — |
| Cutthroat trout and brown trout | 5 in all | — | — |
| Lake trout and splake trout | 1 in all | 60 cm or more | Angling only |
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | — | Angling only |
| Rainbow trout | 10 | — | — |
April 23 – November 30, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | 30 | — | — |
| Yellow perch | 50 | — | — |
May 15 – November 30, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 6 in all | — | — |
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | — | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing and spear fishing while swimming |
| Walleye and sauger | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only |
June 15 – October 31, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon | 1 in all | — | Angling only |
June 15 – November 30, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all | — | — |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2 in all | — | Angling only |
April 23 – November 30, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit | — | — |
General zone rules, in force until 2028-03-31 · Source: regpec. Per-water-body exceptions may apply — always confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you fish in fishing zone 5?
Fishing zone 5 has fishing seasons for rainbow smelt, copper redhorse, striped bass, char (arctic char, brook trout), cutthroat trout and brown trout, lake trout and splake trout, landlocked salmon and rainbow trout. Dates and catch limits are in the "Fishing seasons & limits" section above.