Crown Land Near Joliette
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
8 campgrounds
Joliette sits on the Rivière L'Assomption at the edge of the Lanaudière backcountry, with the Rivière Ouareau joining it about 7 km out — both are fishable minutes from downtown. The public territories fan out to the north: Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull at 41 km, Parc régional de la Forêt-Ouareau at 47 km, the first pourvoiries around Saint-Damien at 44 km, and Zec des Nymphes at 54 km, with the Sept-Chutes park a little further up the road to Saint-Zénon. This page rounds up the closest public land, fishing spots, campgrounds and road trips around Joliette.
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Crown Land Nearby
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41 km
Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull
Public lands
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44 km
Pourvoyeur en chasse et pêche Saint-Damien inc.
Outfitters
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46 km
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
National parks
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47 km
Parc régional de la Forêt-Ouareau
Public lands
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48 km
Pourvoirie Domaine Bazinet inc.
Outfitters
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49 km
Pourvoirie du Lac Croche
Outfitters
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51 km
Centre du Pourvoyeur Mastigouche ltée
Outfitters
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51 km
Pavillon Basilières
Outfitters
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52 km
Pourvoirie au Pays de Réal Massé inc.
Outfitters
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53 km
Parc régional des Sept-Chutes
Public lands
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53 km
Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
National parks
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54 km
Pourvoirie Coin Lavigne inc.
Outfitters
Nearest Campgrounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, starting about 40 km north — Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull (41 km), Parc régional de la Forêt-Ouareau (47 km) and Parc régional des Sept-Chutes (53 km), with pourvoiries near Saint-Damien from 44 km and Zec des Nymphes at 54 km.
Yes, with a valid Quebec fishing licence — the Rivière L'Assomption runs through town with access points within 4 to 8 km, and the Rivière Ouareau is about 7 km away.
Joliette to Rawdon for the falls and swimming holes, or the longer drive up to Saint-Zénon and Parc régional des Sept-Chutes, are the two classics into the Lanaudière highlands.
Regulations
A valid Quebec sport fishing licence is required at every spot on this page. The Lanaudière regional parks (Chute-à-Bull, Forêt-Ouareau, Sept-Chutes) charge daily access fees; Zec des Nymphes charges separate fees for fishing and camping, and pourvoiries with exclusive rights must be booked directly. Check current conditions before heading out.