Réserve faunique Rouge‑Matawin

Spring black bear hunting is prized by hunters around the world. It's a quality experience that offers carefully planned still-hunting. The organization and the spring hunting offer is executed by a dealer:

• Nicolas Bagur (Pourvoirie Inukshuk)
  819-325-0373, pourvoirieinukshuk@gmail.com

Period:

• May 15 to June 30

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 respect the migratory birds hunting regulations of District F from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

Statistics

Map Library

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:

• September 2 to 11 and October 4 to 23, 2025 (La Macaza sector)
• September 2 to 11 and October 4 to November 2, 2025 (Saint-Michel sector)

Rates

Statistics

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Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin is part of provincial hunting zone 15 west. Every year, the reserve offers hunting packages hunting packages spread over several areas during the most productive periods. Moose hunting is limited by quotas in the wildlife reserves and is subject to random draw. It is practised in about twenty hunting sectors.

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics and other documents concerning hunting activities

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

Period: see the White-tailed deer Hunting Package

Hunting statistics and other documents concerning hunting activities

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 or a rustic shelter.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 7
• Northern pike: 4
• Walleye: 3 in the range of 32 to 47 cm
• Lake trout: 2
• Bass: 6
• Perch: 50

Period: see the Fishing Package with Accomodations

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

Book

Close to 30 lakes are offered to day fishing enthusiasts (on reservation). Anglers without reservations should call at one of the registration centres to choose a lake from among the bodies of water still available.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 7
• Northern pike: 4
• Walleye: 3 in the range of 32 to 47 cm
• Lake trout: 2

Use of personal watercraft

In order to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), only personal watercraft that do not require towing are permitted (canoe, kayak, paddleboard, rowboat without trailer, personal motors). The use of a trailer to launch a personal watercraft is prohibited. The trailer is an additional vector for the spread of AIS, in addition to the watercraft itself. The introduction of AIS in a waterway can disrupt navigation and ultimately affect the quality of fishing. Find out more

Period: May 16 to September 1, 2025

Regular and high seasons dates

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2024 (in French only)

Documentation and statistics

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

Book

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.

Rights of access for fishing may be issued 48 h ahead throughout the season. You can book by calling one of our registration centres.

Period: May 16 to September 1, 2025

Rates

Documentation and statistics

A four-season SUV trail of 94-km cuts through the territory from west to east, linking the Laurentides and Lanaudière regions

The trail is closed during the moose and white-tailed deer hunting season.

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.

Watercraft rental available. Find out more at the registration centres. Reservations required for groups. Rowboat, outboard motor, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board rental is also available.

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.

Technical advices before going canoeing (see the video)

There is an abundance of blueberries, raspberries and mushrooms 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.

Map and trail conditions

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.

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 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 5 or fewer adults
• 4 children for 6 or more adults.

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

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 5 or fewer adults
• 4 children for 6 or more adults.

Group campgrounds in the wildlife reserves allow young people to camp for a cut rate of $8/person/night. This activity is free for children in a family situation.

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