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Fishing Mauricie and Lanaudière by RV

Brook trout, lake trout and pike north of Montreal, from Saint-Michel-des-Saints to La Tuque.

Regulation links last checked October 2026.

In short. Much of the fishing here is through outfitters and wildlife reserves, so check their rules as well as the province's.

Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.

Licences and rules

  • Fresh water: managed by the Province. Start at Sport fishing, Gouvernement du Québec, then check the rules for each fishing zone for your zone.
  • Licences: see Getting a fishing licence for the licence categories and where to buy one.
  • Atlantic salmon: salmon fishing has its own rules and licence, so check them before you plan around a river.
  • Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.

Choose your fishing area

Fish named for this region: Trout, Northern pike, Bass, Yellow perch. Read the species guide.

Saint-Michel-des-Saints and the Taureau Reservoir

  • Northern Lanaudière
  • Brook trout, pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch (named by outfitters)

A regional article names the Taureau Reservoir and Lac Kempt as the region's largest lakes, and lists an outfitter at Saint-Michel-des-Saints offering pike, brook trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and landlocked salmon.

We list 10 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Saint Michel Des Saints.

La Tuque, Trois-Rives and the Saint-Maurice reserve

  • Haute-Mauricie
  • Lake trout and brook trout (named for the Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve)

The Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve has over 245 lakes, all in the Saint-Maurice basin, with lake trout and brook trout. La Tuque and Trois-Rives are the nearest towns in our listings.

We list 13 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near La Tuque; Compare RV campgrounds near Lac Edouard; Compare RV campgrounds near Trois Rives.

Gear for this water

  • Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
  • Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

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