Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin

With a wide range of fish species in the reserve, you have a chance to fish for lake trout, walleye, pike, speckled trout and smallmouth bass. Over 450 bodies of water are accessible to anglers.

Those who want to stay overnight can reserve a fishing package with accommodations in a cabin, rustic shelter or tent cabin. You can also reserve a fishing-camping package for 2 or 3 people including 2 days of fishing and 2 nights of camping, plus a boat.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 7
• Northern pike and walleye: a total of 4 fish, but no more than 3 walleye
• Lake trout: 2
• Bass: 5
• Perch: 50

Periods:

• May 14 to September 6, 2010 (with accommodations in La Macaza and Saint-Michel sectors)
• May 21 to September 6, 2010 (with accommodations in l'Ascension sector)

Fishing statistics

Fishing plan with accommodation 2010

Over 200 lakes are available for adventure fishing buffs. Adventure fishing is a by-the-day activity on lakes that are difficult to reach. These are lakes that have no signage and/or for which the condition of the fish populations is unknown. There is a maximum allowance of one boat per day, per lake, or 3 people per day for those fishing with waders. These lakes are reserved for adventurers (map, compass, GPS). Portages in ATVs are authorized.

Period: May 14 to September 6, 2010

Reservation and Rules, 2010 (in French only)

Over 175 lakes are offered to day fishing enthusiasts (advance reservations). Anglers without reservations should go to the registration centre to choose a lake from among the bodies of water still available.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 7
• Northern pike and walleye: a total of 4 fish, but no more than 3 walleye
• Lake trout: 2
• Bass: 5 
• Perch: 50

Period: May 14 to September 6, 2010

Reservation and Rules, 2010 (in French only)

Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin is part of provincial hunting zone 15 west. Moose hunting is limited by quotas in the wildlife reserves and is subject to random draw. It is practised in about twenty hunting sectors.

Density: 3.1/10 km2 according to data from the 1996 inventory.

Period: September 10 to October 8 , 2010

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics and other documents concerning hunting activities

The territory is divided into 26 white-tailed deer hunting sectors. Year after year, Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin has a very enviable hunting success rate in the network.

Period: October 17 to November 8, 2010

Hunting statistics and other documents concerning hunting activities

Hundreds of kilometres of roads and trails give access to coveted species, such as Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare. You can also hunt migratory birds if you hold a migratory game bird hunting permit in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Hare Snaring

You can also snare hare near the accommodations sectors. All you need is an annual right of access.

Periods:

• September 7 to October 16, 2010 (with a package - La Macaza sector)
• October 9 to November 8, 2010 (with a package - Saint-Michel sector)

Hunting statistics

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.

Periods:

• from October 9 to 16, everywhere in the wildlife reserve
• from October 17 to November 8, 2010 (except in white-tailed deer hunting sectors)

See documentation about this activity

The Rouge and Matawin rivers, and Lac Cinq-Doigts are great places for canoeing adventures and discoveries, both for beginners and experts.

Sea kayaking buffs will love the immensity and the many bays of Lac Cinq-Doigts.

For canoe-camping enthusiasts, Rivère Matawin is a jewel worth discovering. The peacefulness and variety of rapids and white-water sections make it an excellent river for intermediate-level canoeists.

Since it has many boat launch ramps, Rivière Matawin offers interesting possibilities for stays of a few days or just a few hours.

Canoe rental and transportation available at La Macaza and Saint-Michel-des-Saints Registration Centres. Reservations required for groups.

You can fish for pike on Rivière Matawin or for trout on Lac des Cinq-Doigts with a fishing right of access.

Experts at rapid shooting are very familiar with the 21 milles section on the Ascension side. This section is reserved for experienced canoeists.

There is an abundance of blueberries and raspberries in the wildlife reserve.

Period: July and August

The number 63 Trans-Québec trail links the Laurentides and Lanaudière regions. It crosses Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin for a distance of 80 km. The trail, which runs along Rivière Matawin, offers beautiful scenery and a chance to observe white-tailed deer. There is a gas station and a cafeteria-style restaurant in the Saint-Michel sector.

Map and trail conditions

A new four-season SUV trail opened in Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin in late November 2008. This 94-km trail cuts through the territory from west to east, linking the Laurentides and Lanaudière regions

The trail is closed during the hunting season, between September 4 and November 20, 2009.

Moose

A European plan family hunting package (rustic shelter, 5 days) is offered through a random draw at 50% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To be eligible, one of the hunters in the group must be a child between the ages of 12 and 17 who holds a hunter's certificate.

A hunting permit for an adult female moose will be assigned to a child of each group.

Period: September 10 to October 8, 2010

White-Tailed Deer

A European plan family hunting package (cabin, 5 days) is offered through a random draw at 50% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To be eligible, one of the hunters in the group must be a child between the ages of 12 and 17 who holds a hunter's certificate.

Period: October 17 to November 8, 2010

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

Package

A family package for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 is offered on weekdays from early July to late August.

At All Times

Children under 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.

If cabin capacity allows, other children can stay for a cut rate of $10/day/child.

Package

A family package for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 is available on weekdays from early July to late August.

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.

If cabin capacity allows, additional children can stay for a cut rate of $10/day/child.

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 cut rate 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.