Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan

In the spring, this activity is offered under the European plan and includes several complementary services, including a bloodhound handler and facilities for skinning and meat storage. It's also possible to fish during your stay.

• Success rate: over 90%

The 4-day hunting package is available for a minimum of 2 hunters. Other stays are available upon request. Available sectors: Chigoubiche and Nicabau.

Bear Hunting Season

• May 29 to June 9, 2025
• May 28 to June 8, 2026

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

Seven lakes are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on most of the lakes.

For day fishing, the catch and possession limit is :

• Speckled trout: 10 (in lake) and 20 (in river and stream)
• Lake trout : 2
• Walleye: 6 (a size limit between 32 and 47 cm applies)
• Pike : 10

Period: May 23 to September 1, 2025

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

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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Vermillon, du Cran and Portage rivers, and Madame, Fernoel, Pilet and Pommy stream are accessibles for wade fishing.

Period: May 23 to September 1, 2025

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Documentation and statistics

Fishing for walleye is part of the reserve's traditions. Choose your bait. Speckled trout, pike, lake trout, whitefish, and yellow perch also abound in the 1200 lakes and rivers. We recommend using a wheel drive vehicle or VTT to get to the bodies of certains water.

45 bodies of water are equipped with boats included in your package. The access priority is given to our clients in accommodation.

New in 2021! Six (6) new cabin with a capacity from 4 to 6 people will be offered in 2 new accommodation sectors in the north of the reserve: 2 cabins for 4 people on the shore of Lac Charron as well as 4 cabins for 4 or 6 people on the shore of Lac Nicabau.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 20
• Walleye: 6
• Pike: 10
• Lake trout: 2
• Other species: no limit (MDDEFP)
• Whitefish: no limit
• Yellow perch: 50
• Landlocked salmon: 2 (only on Rivière Ashuapmushuan, activity managed by the Clap This link will open in a new window.)

Period: see the Fishing Package with Accomodations

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

Documentation and statistics

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Lac Marquette offers 3 semi-serviced campsites with a boat launch. These campsites are reserved for fishing-camping and are offered to campers who have a boat. This sector is especially great for walleye and pike fishing.

You can also fish in remote areas with a personal boat. Find out more at the reserve or see the Fishing-Camping package for more details.

Periods:

• June 1 to September 1, 2025
• June 1 to September 7, 2026

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

Documentation and statistics

Chute de la Chaudière-a sight worth going out of your way for. From Route 167, take the cut-off at km 68 and follow the road for 15 km. Short natural trails enable you to observe the falls and its phenomenal water flow from different vantage points. It often captivates outdoor buffs all day long.

Period: beginning of May to the beginning of September

You're in blueberry country, so make the most of it! Look for blueberry plants mainly in clearings left by a recent fire. It's a great family activity. This little fruit will round out a sumptuous meal when made into a blueberry pie. If you prefer raspberries, come to the reserve a bit earlier.

Period: end of July to the beginning of September

Get a right of access at the Southern Registration Centre and canoe on the reserve's rivers or certain lakes for one or more days. Bring your own or rent one at the same place. Once you've rented a cabin, you'll have access to a rowboat on the lake in front of your dwelling, a kayak and a BBQ.

Do you like challenges? Take Route des Fourrures for a canoe-camping expedition lasting 2 to 14 days. For more information

Technical advices before going canoeing (see the video)

Small game hunting is available by the day. Hunters must purchase their right of access on line or at the reserve. You can also purchase a seasonal right of access for the small game hunting season directly from the reserve by calling 418 256-3806. The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare.

Periods:

• September 19 to October 13, 2025 (day hunting sectors only)
• October 14 to 29, 2025 (whole territory)

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Documentation and statistics

With the onset of autumn, small game reign supreme on the reserve. Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare will be around in abundance. You can also hunt migratory birds if you hold a migratory game bird hunting licence This link will open in a new window. in addition to the small game hunting licence.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

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

Combine several moose hunts and fish at the same time! It's simple. Just enter the random draw for big game hunting in Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan. Once you've paid for your stay, your group can also harvest small game, snare hares, and fish in some bodies of water. This reserve is part of Provincial zone #28.

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

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

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

Hunting statistics

Children under 18 years of age, accompanied by an adult with a day fishing right of access, are allowed to fish for free.

Packages

A family package for 2 adults and their children under 18 is available during low season.

At All Times

In addition, 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.

Group of young people under 18 can go canoe-camping at a cut rate of $7.50 per person per day. This activity is free for children in a family situation.

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with a small game day hunting right of access, are allowed to hunt for free.

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.