Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle

For lovers of canoe-camping, the reserve can offer lake-to-lake canoe routes, whitewater canoeing down Rivière du Sourd, and campgrounds accessible by water. To find out more, go to Accommodations - Canoe-Camping.

Make sure to bring life jackets that are suitable for children, along with your boating safety kit. Loan available on site, included with boat rental.

Period:

• May 16 to September 13, 2025

Fishing buffs are attracted by the variety of species in the lakes and rivers of Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle. Speckled trout, lake trout, splake, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, bass, walleye, arctic char and pike are found in over 700 bodies of water. Gas motors (max. 15 hp) are allowed. We strongly suggest washing your motor. Motors are available for rent.

To prevent the spread of Eurasian water-milfoil (exotic invasive plant), personal watercraft are prohibited on the lakes. They are only allowed on lakes reserved for adventure fishing. This measure does not apply to canoes, kayaks and inflatable boats inflated on site. 

Catch and possession limit:

• Bass: 6
• Pike: 4
• Walleye: 4
• Splake or lake trout: 2 (in total)
• Speckled trout and arctic char: 10 (including a maximum of 2 arctic char)
• Landlocked salmon: 2
• Rainbow trout: 5

See our Fishing Package with Accommodations.

Documentation and statistics

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Over 600 lakes are available for adventure fishing buffs (map, compass, GPS) who have a boat or who fish with waders. We have very little information about the fishing potential of these lakes, on how to get to them and on the trails conditions. Fishing access rights can be issued 48 h in advance throughout the season. To reserve, call one of our registration centres. The wildlife reserve can mail the access rights to you. This way, you won’t have to stop at the registration centre before going fishing.

Period: May 9 to September 1, 2025

Rates

Documentation

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle offers you the possibility of reserving a day of fishing with a boat on one of our many lakes.

Period: May 9 to September 1, 2025

Regular and high seasons dates

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2025 (in French only)

Documentation and statistics

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

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With the fishing-camping option, available at Lac Joinville and Lac Écho, you can enjoy your favourite activity while staying at a campsite. Go for the package deal, including campsite, boat, and fishing access rights, to introduce your children or friends to fishing at a reduced rate.

Period:

• May 16 to August 31, 2025

More than 60 kilometres of easy and intermediate trails are available for short hikes. On these trails, you'll discover flora and fauna and views of the reserve's lakes and hills.

Period: May to October (except during the big game hunt)

Table of trails

Map library

An observation tower has been installed at Lac Lanthier to allow visitors to watch duck and deer species.

Period: May to October (except during the big game hunt)

There is an abundance of raspberries over the entire territory of Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle.

Boat rental is offered at the following locations:

• Lac des Sept Frères: canoes
• Écho campground: canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle
• Lac Montjoie: canoes
• Gagnon Registration Centre: canoes

Technical advices before going canoeing (see the video)

Small game hunting is available by the day. Hunters must purchase their right of access online or at a registration centre. The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare. Hunting is permitted throughout the whole wildlife reserve. 

Periods:

• September 1 to 14, 2025
  • Please check the opening hours of the reception centres.
• October 10 to 26, 2025
  • Please check the opening hours of the reception centres.
• November 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026
  • During this period, the wildlife reserve registration centres will be closed. You can purchase your rights of access online. Also note that the roads are not maintained in case of snow accumulation.

A seasonal access right for small game hunting is also available. Find out more at one of our Registration Centre.

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Map Library

Hundreds of kilometres of forest roads and trails cover Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle and facilitate access to prized species such as the Ruffed Grouse and the snowshoe hare. You can also hunt migratory birds if you hold a migratory bird hunting licence This link will open in a new window. in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Important
From the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, the water is cut off in certain cabins due to risk of freezing. During this time, these cabins are offered at 30% off. This discount cannot be combined with any other promotion.

See the Small Game Hunting Package

Documentation

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle is part of provincial hunting zone 10. Moose hunting in the wildlife reserves is limited by quotas and subject to random draws. The territory is divided into eighty hunting sectors.

Density: 4,6/10 km2

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

Please note that Aboriginal people engage in hunting and fishing activities in the wildlife reserve.

Regulations for this wildlife reserve This link will open in a new window.

Hunting statistics and documentation

There is a high success rate for deer hunting at Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle. White-tailed deer hunting is regulated and subject to draw. There are approximately 80 hunting sectors.

Period: see the White-tailed deer Hunting Package

Please note that Aboriginal people engage in hunting and fishing activities in the wildlife reserve.

Hunting statistics

Spring black bear hunting is offered by a concession-holder :

• North Sector: Pourvoirie Michel St-Louis This link will open in a new window., 819-597-2617

Period:

• May 15 to June 30

It is also possible to add a fall bear hunting fee for holders of combined and deer hunting packages.

Package

A family package for 2 adults and their children under 18 is available  from early July to early September.

At All Times

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

• 2 children for 5 or fewer adults
• 4 children for 6 or more adults.

Children under the age of 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, according  to the following criteria:

• 2 children for 5 or fewer adults
• 4 children for 6 or more adults.

Children under 18 accompanied by an adult who holds a right of access for day fishing may fish free of charge.

Des Cheminots campground in the wildlife reserves allow young people to camp for a modest fee of $8/person/night.

Children under 18 accompanied by an adult can go canoe-camping free of charge.

Family hunting packages under the European plan are offered by random draw at 25% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To enter, at least one hunter must be a child 12 to 17 years old and have a hunter's certificate.