Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle

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, bass, walleye 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: 10

To promote better fish quality, the catch limit for certain lakes is lower than the regulation limit.

Periods:

• May 11 to September 3, 2012
• May 10 du September 2, 2013

Fishing Plan and Statistics

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 and on how to get to them. Fishing access rights can be issued 48 h in advance throughout the season. To reserve, call one of our registration centres or concessionaires. 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 11 to September 3, 2012

List of bodies of water available for adventure fishing (in French only) (pdf: 255 KB)

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle offers you the possibility of reserving a day of fishing with a boat on one of almost 60 lakes. Some bodies of water are available for wading.

Period: May 11 to September 3, 2012

Fishing statistics

With the fishing-camping option, now available at Lac Joinville, 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 11 to September 3, 2012

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.

Period: May 13 to September 11, 2011

Twenty-two 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. Guided hikes are also available through Expéditions Tuckamor (819 326-3602).

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

Table of trails

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 moose and white-tailed deer hunt)

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

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 in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Guide dog service is provided by partner Les Perdrioles: 450 565-0112.

Periods:

• September 3 to 10, 2012
• October 5 to 21, 2012

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

Guide dog service is provided by partner Les Perdrioles: 450 565-0112.

Periods: 

• September 3 to 10, 2012
• October 5 to 21, 2012
• November 11, 2012 to January 15, 2013

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 63 hunting sectors.

Density: 4,6/10 km²

Periods:

• September 11 to 28, 2012
• September 29 to October 5, 2012 (moose and white-tailed deer hunting combination)

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

Regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics

There is a high success rate for deer hunting at Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle (62.4% per group in 2011). There are 85 hunting sectors.

Periods:

• September 29 to October 5, 2012 (moose and white-tailed deer hunting combination)
• October 23 to November 11, 2012

Hunting statistics

Spring black bear hunting is offered by two concession-holders :

• South Sector: Pourvoirie La Lièvre,  819 454-2029
• Marie-Lefranc Sector: Pourvoirie Gagné et Filles, 819 325-2231

Period: May 15 to June 30, 2012

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle offers an exceptional visual setting for backcountry skiing. Its 120 km of marked but ungroomed trails are for beginner- and intermediate-level skiers. The starting point is the Gagnon Registration Centre.

You can also sleep in huts along the trails (reservation required). Baggage transport service is available.

Period: December 27, 2012 to March 10, 2013

Map of trails (In French only)

Fact sheet (In French only)

A partner offers dogsledding over the territory of Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle. For information, call: Le Domaine Rêve Blanc

A family hunting package under the European plan is offered by random draw at 50% 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.

Package

A family package for 2 adults and their children under the age of 18 is offered from early July.

At All Times

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

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

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

Group campgrounds in the wildlife reserves allow young people to camp for a modest fee of $5/person/night.

Children under 18 accompanied by an adult can go canoe-camping for a cut rate of $4 per person, per day.