Réserve faunique Mastigouche

Regular and high seasons dates

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Day Fishing

About 75 lakes are available for day fishing. A watercraft is provided on most lakes. The fish species are speckled trout, lake trout, splake, and landlocked salmon. Two motors are available for rent in each Registration Centres, all for day fishing.

Period: May 15 to September 7, 2026

Lac au Sorcier - Random draw

Given the great popularity of Lac au Sorcier in the Réserve faunique Mastigouche, Sépaq holds each spring a random draw for the attribution of day fishing on this lake. There are five boats available per day that can hold up to three anglers each.

Period: May 29 to July 13, 2026 (can be extended if quotas are not reached)

Day Fishing Plan – 2026 (in French only)

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

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Wading

Three rivers are offered for wading:

Du Loup and Des Îles Est rivers (Pins-Rouges sector)
Mastigouche Nord river (Catherine sector)

No reservation is necessary. Just get your right of access at the registration centre or online.

Note that it's now also possible to fish the Des Îles Est and Du Loup rivers under a single right of access, at no additional cost.

Period: May 15 to September 7, 2026

Day Fishing Plan – 2026 (in French only)

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

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Adventure Fishing

Some lakes are available for adventuresome anglers (equipped with a map, compass, and GPS) who fish from a watercraft or while wading. You can camp by a body of water (by paying the applicable rate). Reservations cannot be taken more than 48 hours in advance. For information, contact the staff from the wildlife reserve (from May to September).

Period: May 15 to September 7, 2026

Technical advices before going canoeing (see the video)

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Pontoon

A pontoon is available for rental in Des Îles and Shawinigan sectors for fishing or pleasure, until the end of the fishing season.

With a six-person capacity, these 16-foot pontoons are equipped with comfortable padded benches or with swivel seats for fishing, a 9.9 hp motor, a swimming platform, and a 12-volt electrical outlet.

Pontoon rentals are included in the accommodation sectors random draws. On-site staff manage the rentals. Please refer to the explanatory document (in French only) on fishing allocations.

Hiking

Hike along trails like the Six-Chutes and the Lac-au-Sorcier trails. Discover the Falaise and the Saint-Bernard trails located near Saint-Bernard campground.

Period: May to October

Consult the general map (in French only) to find out which trails are accessible during the moose hunting season.

Table of trails

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Biking

The side roads are ideal for mountain biking. Inform yourself at the registration centre before you go biking. Main roads are not recommended for biking.

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Boating Activities

Several lakes are accessible to people with their own canoes or kayaks. Ask our staff for more information.

Canoes and kayaks are also available for rent at Lac Saint-Bernard and Bouteille Registration Centre. Make sure you bring adequate life jackets for your children.

Period: May to October

Visiting and Picnicking

Picnic areas have been set aside on Route 1 and near the Six-Chutes trail, which are accessible via the Pins-Rouges Registration Centre.

Period: May to October (except during moose hunting season)

Wildlife Watching

The Six-Chutes trail leads to a waterfowl observation tower at Lac Bourassa.

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Picking Berries in the Forest

Raspberries and blueberries are available in abundance on the territory of the reserve.

Period: August

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Small Game Hunting with Accommodations

Hundreds of kilometres of roads and trails criss-cross the territory and provide access to Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare habitats. You can also hunt migratory birds if you have a migratory game bird hunting licence in addition to the small game hunting licence. Use of hunting dogs (flushers, retrievers, or pointers) is allowed. For those who use ATVs for hunting, there are specially designated trails.

Note: Significant changes will take effect as of October 2, 2026. Please refer to the small game hunting sector map in the map library.

Several accommodations packages are available: cabin, rustic shelter and camping.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

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Small Game Day Hunting

Small game hunting is available by the day. Hunters must purchase their right of access on line or at the reserve. There are specially marked ATV trails for fans of motorized hunting. The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare.

Periods:

October 3 to 18, 2026 (sector white only)
October 19 to November 30, 2026 (all the territory)

Please note that the Bouteille and Catherine registration centres will be closed for the season starting October 20, 2026. The Pins-Rouges Registration Centre will be closed starting October 27, 2026. You can pay your daily access fee online or at our administrative office in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (Monday to Friday).

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

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Moose Hunting

Réserve faunique Mastigouche belongs to provincial hunting zone #26 West. Moose hunting is limited by quota and subject to random draw. It's offered under the European plan with 3 accommodation packages: cabin, rustic shelter, and campground. Using ATVs is allowed for hunting but not on numbered roads. The territory is divided into 45 hunting sectors with an average area of 20 km².

Harvesting of males is allowed each year and a certain number of anterless moose hunting licences are issued by random draw.

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

Hunting statistics

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Black Bear Hunting

Spring hunting of black bears is offered under the American plan only. It is done on lookout sites that have been carefully prepared in advance. This activity is run by concession holders. For information, contact:

Aventures Big Bear Hunt (Claude Turcotte), 514-349-3562
Gestion Faune (Érick Richard), 579-766-2885

Period: May 15 to June 30

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Small Game Hunting

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

Family Moose Hunting

A family hunting package under the European plan is offered by random draw at 25% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To be eligible, a young hunter between 12 and 17 years old must actively participate in the hunt and be present during the entire trip.

For more information about this activity, see the Moose hunting section.

Fishing with Cabin Accommodations

Packages

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

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.

Day Fishing

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

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Family Vacation Packages

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.

Cabins

During summer, in addition to a rowboat for exploring the waterways, your vacation cabin booking also includes a kayak and a barbecue.

Local architecture developed in the fish and game club tradition of the late 19th century. Club members were housed in luxurious facilities that were quite modern at the time. Each cabin is close to a lake and now fully equipped for your comfort.

Accessibility for the mobility impaired

Jouet cabin is specialy adapted for the mobility impaired.

Periods:

July 5 to October 25, 2026
July 4 to September 6, 2027

Note: Aubry cabin will not be offered during the fall of 2026.

Also offered with the following packages:

Fishing: Fishing Package with Accommodations and Family Fishing Package
Small game hunting: Small Game Hunting Package

Special Offer

7 Nights for the Price of 5

Book a vacationing stay of 7 consecutive nights and only pay for 5. Certain conditions apply.

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Rustic Shelters

Four rustic shelters (De la Tête, Shawinigan, Sorcier and Joe), all with lake views, are available exclusively to groups for fishing, small game hunting and nature stays. Each shelter has bunk beds with mattresses, tables and chairs, a wood stove and propane stove for cooking. There is no refrigerator or dishes. There is a pit toilet nearby. There's no running water. You need to provide drinking water.

Periods:

May 13 to September 10, 2026
October 2 to 18, 2026
May 12 to September 6, 2027

Also offered with the following packages:

Fishing: Fishing Package with Accommodations and Family Fishing Package
Small game hunting: Small Game Hunting Package

Special Offer

7 Nights for the Price of 5

Book a vacationing stay of 7 consecutive nights and only pay for 5. Certain conditions apply.

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Modik Cabin

The wildlife reserve has 8 Modik cabins: five Modik cabins are located in the Lac Marcotte sector, while three other Modik cabins are located at Lac Orignac, Lac Brochard and Lac Hollis.

The Modik cabin, which sleeps 4 people, is just as comfortable as the other cabins. It has an indoor shower and toilet, and comparable equipment. It’s made entirely of wood and uses solar energy for everything except the water heater and stove, which are propane-powered.

Only offered with the following packages:

Fishing: Fishing Package with Accommodations
Small game hunting: Small Game Hunting Package

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Étoile ready-to-camp

14 Étoile ready-to-camp sites are offered at Saint-Bernard campground. The cube-shaped Étoile ready-to-camp is supported by a canvas-sealed wood structure. In addition to offering more height, greater reception capacity (6 people), and more storage, it’s perfectly integrated with the natural setting.

Each ready-to-camp unit includes: everything you need for cooking, a two-element outdoor stove, refrigerator and auxiliary heating (you'll need to bring warm bedding in September). Three double beds can accommodate 6 people.

Note: The allocation of fishing bodies of water for the next day is done by random draw. Registration for the random draw starts at 3 p.m. and is exclusive to users of Saint-Bernard campground. In addition, it's not possible to modify a day fishing reservation in order to take advantage of a lake attributed in the random draw. Fishing is not guaranteed, depending on the availability of boats.

Periods:

May 15 to September 13, 2026 (every day)
September 18 to October 11, 2026 (weekends only - this campground is part of the sector where a hunting ban is in effect)
May 12 to September 12, 2027 (every day)
September 17 to October 10, 2027 (weekends only - this campground is part of the sector where a hunting ban is in effect)

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Special offer

15% discount on the third and subsequent nights

Book your ready-to-camp stay (during low season) and you’ll benefit from a 15% discount on the third and subsequent nights of your stay. Details and conditions

Camping

At the Lac Saint-Bernard campground, there are 49 semi-serviced campsites and 23 campsites with 1 service (water). Each campsite has a table and a fireplace. Sandy shore and games for children.

The campground has a reception office, water outlets (drinking water), and two multipurpose buildings that are used as kitchen shelters, washroom facilities and dressing rooms. A dumping station is available.

Nearly a hundred rustic campsites are spread over the reserve. Most are located by a lake or river.

For information, contact the staff of the wildlife reserve.

Periods:

Saint-Bernard campground:
- May 15 to September 13, 2026 (every day)
- September 18 to October 11, 2026 (weekends only - this campground is part of the sector where a hunting ban is in effect)
- May 12 to September 12, 2027 (every day)
- September 17 to October 10, 2027 (weekends only - this campground is part of the sector where a hunting ban is in effect)
Other campsites:
- May 15 to October 24, 2026 (except during moose hunting period)
- May 12 to October 24, 2027 (except during moose hunting period)

Canoe-camping map - Lac Sans Bout (in French only)

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Canoe-Camping

Canoe-camping enthusiasts have two options: Lac Sans-Bout, with a total of 10 canoe-camping sites, and Lac Saint-Bernard, with 4 sites. Suitable for beginners, these lakes are the perfect place to learn about canoe-camping. You can bring your own watercraft (canoe or kayak) or rent one on site. Just make sure you have the appropriate personal flotation devices for children and your own water safety kit.

Someting new: All campsites must be booked before your stay. Each site has a dry toilet, a fire pit, and at least one picnic table (the number depending on the capacity of the site). Many sites have direct access to a sandy shoreline. When you book a site, you have exclusive access to it.

Reservations by phone at 1-800-665-6527.

Periods:

Lac Sans-Bout: late May to Labour Day
Lac Saint-Bernard: late May to Thanksgiving

Canoe-camping map - Lac Saint-Bernard (in French only)

To find out about the new numbers assigned to the canoe-camping sites, consult our guide (in French only).

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Small Game Hunting Package

$61.75

/pers./day
rustic shelter accom.

$85.50/pers./day
Modik cabin accom.

$106.75/pers./day
Cabin accom.

The package includes:

Accommodations (in a rustic shelter, a cabin or a Modik cabin)
Hunting right of access

Rates:

2026 season rates:
- $61.75/pers./day in a rustic shelter
- $85.50/pers./day in a Modik cabin
- $106.75/pers./day in a cabin
Free for children under 18; applicable when staying in a cabin, subject to certain conditions

Details:

The cabins accommodate from 2 to 14 people
A minimum number of people are required per cabin
Under certain conditions, non-hunting guests may stay as vacationers
Taxes are not included

Periods:

October 2 to 18, 2026
October 19 to 25, 2026 (Lac-au-Sables and Shawinigan cabins only)

Note: Aubry cabin will not be offered during the fall of 2026.

The ABCs of small game hunting

Introduce next converts to small game hunting

What better way to share your passion and introduce new converts than small game hunting? Moreover, if your group is composed of at least one person with a valid hunting initiation licence, you will receive a 10% discount on your small game hunting stay. Details and conditions

Small Game Hunting Next Converts Package

Starting at

$585.00

/3 nights

The package includes:

Cabin accommodation for 2 adults and their children under 18 or a student 18 to 24 years of age with a valid student card
Hunting right of access

Rates (2026):

3 nights: $585
4 nights: $741
5 nights: $897
6 nights: $1,053
7 nights: $1,209

Details:

These offers are limited to certain cabins.
The group must be made up of 2 adults and their children under 18 or a student 18 to 24 years of age with a valid student card presented on site.
Certain conditions apply.
Taxes not included.

Period:

October 2 to 18, 2026

Regular and high season dates

Fishing Package with Accomodations

Starting at

$93.25

/pers./day
Modik cabin accom. (4 people)

Starting at $110.75/pers./day
Cabin accom. (4 people)

Plus taxes

The package includes:

Accommodations (in a cabin, a Modik cabin or a rustic shelter)
Fishing right of access
Boat
Life jackets for adults

Periods:

May 13 to September 6, 2026
May 12 to September 6, 2027

Price Guide

Regular and high season dates

Reserve a cabin

Reserve a Modik cabin

Reserve a rustic shelter

Special Offer

Extend your fishing trip

Plan your fishing trip with cabin accommodations and get 15% off the third and subsequent nights. Details and conditions

Fishing Package with Accomodations (Boat Motor)

Starting at

$112.25

/pers./day
Modik cabin accom. (4 people)

Starting at $137/pers./day
Cabin accom. (6 people)

Plus taxes

The package includes:

Accommodations
- Hollis, Brochard and Orignac Modik cabins
- Parker cabin
Fishing right of access
Boat
Life jackets for adults

Periods:

May 13 to September 6, 2026
May 12 to September 6, 2027

Reserve a cabin

Reserve a Modik cabin

Special Offer

Extend your fishing trip

Plan your fishing trip with cabin accommodations and get 15% off the third and subsequent nights. Details and conditions

Family Fishing Package

Starting at

$549.00

/3 nights

The package includes:

Cabin accommodation for
2 adults and their children under 18 years old
Fishing access rights for several bodies of water
A boat
Life jackets for adults

Details:

These offers are limited to certain cabins.
The group must be made up of at least one child under the age of 18.
Certain conditions apply.
Taxes not included.

Periods:

July 5 to September 3, 2026
July 4 to September 2, 2027

Price guide