La Mauricie National Park of Canada
Recreational Fishing
Fishing at Modène Lake © Parks Canada/Jacques Pleau
La Mauricie National Park offers a great recreational fishing experience. It is the ideal way for visitors to come into contact with the environment, otherwise inaccessible, but also to fish while fully respecting the protection of our natural resources. Since it’s the only harvesting activity allowed inside our park’s boundaries, line fishing is subject to various regulations that aim to maintain the integrity of aquatic ecosystems for the benefit of present and future generations. For this reason, any person wishing to line fish must first obtain a National Parks fishing permit issued by La Mauricie National Park.
START OF FISHING SEASON
Saturday, May 28, except for the smallmouth bass, which starts on June 24.
Obtaining a permit
In order to properly manage recreational fishing, the La Mauricie National Park must limit the number of places for this activity. For this reason, the drawing of lots ensures that permit distribution is fair and equitable. If all places are not allocated during the drawing of lots, they may be given out throughout the day at the following locations:
- Saint-Mathieu Visitor Reception Centre
- Saint-Jean-des-Piles Visitor Reception and Interpretation Centre
- Kiosk at the du Rivière-à-la-Pêche campground
- Kiosk at the Wapizagonke campground
Note: The permit is only valid if signed by the permit holder. A piece of identification is required to obtain a permit.
Fees and Schedule