Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

Are you interested in speckled trout fishing? There are at least 43 lakes distributed among 5 accommodation sectors (Lac-Adam, Lac-Mont-Louis, Lac-Madeleine, Lac-Sainte-Anne and Branche-Nord). Lake trout enthusiasts will want to check out Lac Sainte-Anne!

Catch and possession limit

• Speckled trout: 10
• Lake trout: 2

Period: see the Fishing Package with Accomodations

Documentation and statistics

A dozen of lakes are reserved for day fishing. Several lakes are accessible with a personal boat. Boats are provided on certain bodies of water.

For day fishing, the daily catch limit on these water bodies is:

• Speckled trout: 10
• Lake trout: 2 (Lac Sainte-Anne)

Period: May 24 to September 2, 2019

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2019 (in French only)

Documentation and statistics

The agate and geode mine at Lyall mountain is an open-air mine where you can find semi-precious stones.

Information

To increase your chances of seeing a moose or a bear, the reserve has installed observation towers near baited sites.

Period: early June to Labour Day

Take the Pics trail for an amazing view of the McGerrigle mountains and Lac à Pierre. It takes about 2 hours of hiking to cover the trail's 4 km. It is classified as easy. The starting point is 2 km from the Lac Branche-Nord cabin on Route 22 of the reserve.

Period: early June to Labour Day

The mine owner, Domaine du Centaure, offers a guided tour of the Madeleine mines. The outing starts at Forillon National Park and leads to the wildlife reserve where the riders can spend the night in a cabin.

Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy picking mushrooms, blueberries, and raspberries.

Period: early June to Labour Day

Enjoy hunting Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare with a stay in 3 accommodation sectors. Customers staying at the reserve can use an ATV on specially designated trails. You can also hunt migratory birds if you hold a migratory bird hunting licence in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

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.

Period:

• October 26 to November 11, 2019

Rates

According to the March 2010 inventory, the density of the moose population in Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs is estimated at 11.1 moose/10 km2. The hunting success rate each year is one of the best in the wildlife reserves. Many packages are available under the American plan and the European plan with cabin accommodations. All of the American Plan packages include transportation to the hunting site and the services of a guide.

Hunting rights are usually issued through a random draw. However, following the calls to winners, some hunting sectors may still be available.

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics

During your stay, take advantage of the advice of an expert and benefit from quality services: observation tower overlooking baited sites, meat storage, and animal registration. Accommodations are available in fully-equipped cabins. You will also have access to a fishing territory.

Period:

• May 26 to June 10, 2019

Each hunter could harvest a 2nd bear (extra fee). Limited number of licenses. Information by calling us!

The mountains offer a dazzling backdrop for snowshoeing. The trails are intermediate to difficult and lead to the top of Hog Back mountain and Champ de Mars.

Please note that this activity is managed by Parc national de la Gaspésie. For information on snow conditions, contact the park.

Period: December to late April

Table of trails

Guided Excursion with Ski Chic-Chocs: Alpine Snowshoeing

Discover the mountains on snowshoes with a qualified interpretive guide from Ski Chic-Chocs.

The areas suited to skiing, telemarking, snowboarding and alpine touring are Champ de Mars and Hog's Back mountain. Access to these spots requires a car ride and a walk that varies from 30 minutes to 3 hours. The difference in elevation varies between 100 and 350 metres.

The activities are managed by Parc national de la Gaspésie. For information on snow conditions, contact the park.

Period: December to late April

Information on avalanches

Guided Excursion with Ski Chic-Chocs: Alpine Touring

Discover the mountains on snowshoes with a qualified interpretive guide from Ski Chic-Chocs.

Family hunting packages under the European plan are 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.

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

Packages

Starting in July, 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.

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