Fishing zone 8
2 outfitters in fishing zone 8, Quebec. You'll find fishing packages. These include fly-in destinations.
Zone map
Fishing seasons & limits
April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | 30 | — | — |
| Copper redhorse | Fishing prohibited | — | — |
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | — | — |
| Shad | 5 in all | — | — |
| Striped bass | Fishing prohibited | — | — |
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 onlyIn the waters within managed territories: 2 in all |
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | — | Angling only |
| Rainbow trout | 10. For the fluvial portion of the area, there is no catch limit. | — | — |
May 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 6 in all | — | — |
| Yellow perch | 50 | — | —There is a moratorium on recreational and commercial yellow perch fishing. in lac Saint-Pierre and in the St. Lawrence River area, between the Laviolette Bridge and Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets. |
May 10 – May 31, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 6 | 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively | Angling only |
June 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lake sturgeon: 80 cm to 130 cm inclusively Atlantic sturgeon: no length limit | Angling only |
June 15 – December 19, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 in all | 137 cm or more | Angling only |
June 15, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all | — | — |
April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
| 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.
Outfitters in this zone
2 outfittersOffered: Brook trout · Atlantic salmon · Arctic char
Frequently asked questions
What can you fish in fishing zone 8?
Fishing zone 8 has fishing seasons for black crappie, copper redhorse, rainbow smelt, shad, striped bass, char (arctic char, brook trout), cutthroat trout and brown trout and lake trout and splake trout. Dates and catch limits are in the "Fishing seasons & limits" section above.
How many outfitters are in fishing zone 8?
2 outfitters are listed in fishing zone 8. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.