lake in Quebec, CAN
A vast, shallow widening of the St. Lawrence and a UNESCO biosphere reserve, Lac Saint-Pierre is a famous walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge fishery — but its once-legendary yellow perch remain under a harvest moratorium. Located in Mauricie / Centre-du-Québec (zone 7).
Lac Saint-Pierre is a lake in Quebec, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lac Saint-Pierre can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lac Saint-Pierre.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lac Saint-Pierre. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lac Saint-Pierre:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lac Saint-Pierre:
Anglers at Lac Saint-Pierre can target species including Lake Sturgeon, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lac Saint-Pierre before you cast a line.
Lac Saint-Pierre is a lake in Quebec, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.