Crown Land in Centre-du-Québec
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
8 campgrounds
Centre-du-Québec sits between the St. Lawrence and the Appalachian foothills, almost entirely in private farm and forest — its public side gathers along the water: the Lac Saint-Pierre biosphere reserve and its archipelago of 103 islands, a world-class waterfowl staging ground with famous perch and walleye water, plus Parc régional de la rivière Gentilly's wooded gorges. Toward the hills, small public lots and the Arthabaska highlands hint at the Appalachians beyond. This page rounds up the region's public land, fishing spots, campgrounds and road trips.
Map
Crown Land Nearby
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35 km
Parc régional des Grandes Coulées
Public lands
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40 km
Parc régional du Mont-Ham
Public lands
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60 km
Parc national de Frontenac
National parks
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75 km
Zec Saint-Romain
ZEC
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79 km
Parc national du Mont-Orford
National parks
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82 km
Parc régional du marécage des Scots
Public lands
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84 km
Parc national de la Yamaska
National parks
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85 km
Zec de la Rivière-Jacques-Cartier
ZEC
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86 km
Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
National parks
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94 km
Parc régional de Portneuf
Public lands
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114 km
Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie
Provincial parks
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117 km
Zec Louise-Gosford
ZEC
Nearest Campgrounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Very little dry crown land — the public jewels are aquatic: the Lac Saint-Pierre islands and marshes, several wildlife habitats along the fleuve, and the Gentilly river regional park.
No meaningful free crown-land camping exists — the Gentilly regional park and private campgrounds are the practical options.
Lac Saint-Pierre is the star: yellow perch (with strict quotas), walleye, pike and catfish in the channels and marshes — much of it best by small boat.
It's one of eastern Canada's premier staging areas — hundreds of thousands of birds pass in fall. Hunting is allowed in designated sectors under federal migratory bird rules, outside the refuges.
Regulations
A valid Quebec sport fishing licence is required at every spot on this page — note Lac Saint-Pierre's specific perch quotas and walleye size limits, which differ from neighbouring zones. Waterfowl hunting requires a federal migratory game bird permit, and the wildlife refuges are closed to hunting. Nearly all land is private: launch from public accesses and respect shoreline property.