Quebec Fishing Regulations

Not legal advice. Compiled from official government summaries. Regulations change each year — always check the official source before relying.

General Rules (barbless hooks are the #1 cause of fines)

⚠ No province-wide barbless rule for general sport fishing. Barbless rules apply on some salmon rivers and specific waters - check the zone grid.

29 fishing zones; each zone has its own periods, catch limits and length limits.

Resident $26.73 annual (under 65); Non-res $95.68 annual / $38.36 3-day / $22.36 1-day. Atlantic salmon: resident $59.76, non-res $191.72.

Edition: Regpec 2026-27 (official) · Effective: Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027 · Source: Regpec official grid (peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca)

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