Fishing Rules 2024

These Fishing Rules are posted on the Club Website as a courtesy guide only, and should not be solely relied upon, legally, by any CFHC Member or Guest, as ‘official’ laws and rules, as they may change without notice. It is the individual responsibility of each CFHC member/guest fisherman to fully understand and abide by all Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws & bylaws, and to possess the correct License before engaging in the activity.

**NOTE: IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BOAT OPERATORS TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VALID FEDERAL PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR’S LICENSE CARD.** 

2024 Dates & Limits

LAKE TROUT         May 10     to      September  15         Limit of 2

BROOK TROUT     May 10     to      September  23         Limit of 5 

WALLEYE              May  17      to     October       13         Limit of 6

WALLEYE:     (Must be between 14.5″ to 21″  measured from the tip of the mouth to                                                    the end of the tail. Fillets must be 11 inches to 15.75 inches. Walleye must be filleted as per the regulations for transportation.

Bass                      June 15    to     October 15                        Limit of 6

***For more information go to:

http://zecrestigo.zecquebec.com/fqgz/zecrestigo/activeservice?value=presentation1

Note: There is an ‘ENGLISH” button in the upper right corner of the ZEC Restigo homepage screen to access an English language version of the website.**

Licenses

Quebec Fishing Licenses are available for sale at the clubhouse.  For easier processing please have a driver’s licence handy. The ZEC licence and the ZEC entry permit which also includes the fish reporting form may be obtained on line at the ZEC Restigo PAV website noted above, or at the ZEC office or at Pronature in Temiscaming  All fishers are required to carry a valid fishing license and ZEC licence and ZEC entry permit.  There is no exception.  If by chance you lose your fishing license (or it gets destroyed) you will need to be issued and charged for a new one.    We confirm that ZEC enforcement officers frequently patrol the waters around the club asking fishers to produce their licenses. It is mandatory to return the fish report to the ZEC office at the end of your trip. If by chance you forget the ZEC will accept a report by phone call. The fine for failure to report is $400. For members that fly to the club the ZEC has agreed that the reports may be left at the club on departure and submitted by the club manager on the next trip to town. The ZEC also accepts phone calls to close a report.

Useful Tip:  Keep your Fishing License and ZEC permit in a zip-loc plastic bag or similar waterproof pouch.  The licenses are printed on paper and can deteriorate or become less legible under wet conditions.  Waterproof pouches available at the clubhouse.