Frequently asked questions
For more information regarding our fishing and hunting trips, please refer to the section below. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact us.
Should I bring my boat seat, fishing net, and life jacket?
Gouin Reservoir: you must bring a boat seat (foldable types are recommended), landing net, and life jacket.
Lakes Hébert/Charlotte/Angèle/Sauterelle: boat seats, fishing nets, and life jackets are provided.
Is the running water in the cabins safe to drink?
The running water in the cabins is not safe to drink. Please note that we use the running water for cooking (boiling potatoes, pasta, vegetables, and making coffee).
Lakes Hébert/Sauterelle: drinking water is provided on-site.
Gouin Reservoir/Lake Charlotte/Lake Angèle: Drinking water is not provided. You must bring it with you or order it in advance from us. Price: $35 at Gouin Reservoir/Angèle Lake and $70 at Charlotte Lake.
What type of boat/outboard motor is available in the different fishing areas?
Gouin Reservoir: Princecraft Yukon 15 – Mercury 15 HP 4-stroke outboard motor with electric starter.
Lake Angèle: Princecraft Scamper 14 – Mercury 8 HP 4-stroke outboard motor.
Lake Hébert: Lund SSV 16 double-hull – 20 HP 4-stroke outboard motor with electric starter.
Lakes Charlotte/Sauterelle: Princecraft Yukon 15 – 8 HP Mercury 4-stroke outboard motor.
What is the limit of fish that can be brought back?
Lake Hébert : 4 walleye and 4 pike per fishing license.
Lakes Charlotte/Angèle : No fish – These are catch and release lakes only. You may consume them on site.
Gouin Reservoir : 8 walleye and 10 pike per fishing license.
Lake Sauterelle : 10 speckled trout per fishing license (a maximum of 5 trout across all expedition lakes).
What is the allowed baggage weight?
Destination
Gouin Reservoir
Baggage limit
- From Clova, the baggage limit is 110 lbs per person, and any excess baggage is charged at $0,75 per lb.
- From Ste-Anne-du-Lac, the baggage limit is 1200 lbs for the Beaver and 600 lbs for the Cessna. Any excess baggage will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Lakes Hébert/Charlotte
- From Clova, the baggage limit is 110 lbs per person, and any excess baggage is charged at $1,75 per lb.
- From Ste-Anne-du-Lac, the baggage limit is 1200 lbs for the Beaver and 600 lbs for the Cessna. Any excess baggage will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Lake Angèle
- From Clova, the baggage limit is 110 lbs per person, and any excess baggage is charged at $0,75 per lb.
- From Ste-Anne-du-Lac, the baggage limit is 110 lbs per person, and any excess baggage is charged at $1,65 per lb.
Lake Sauterelle
- From Ste-Anne-du-Lac, the baggage limit is 110 lbs per person, and any excess baggage is charged at $1,65 per lb.
Is it possible to rent a sonar?
Due to frequent equipment damage caused by sonar returns, we have stopped offering rentals.
We strongly recommend bringing your own fishfinder (Humminbird, Garmin, etc.).
Are live minnows allowed?
No. Earthworms and worms are the only bait allowed. Dead minnows are also prohibited.
Do I need a boating license to go fishing?
For Canadian residents, it is mandatory for the driver to have a boating license. This license is not required for non-residents.
See the link: boating license
What are the basic fishing gear/baits to bring?
Walleye
- Earthworms or leeches are highly recommended for walleye fishing. Use half on a jig or a full worm with the bottom bouncer technique (walker)
- Monofilament from 6 to 10 lbs
- Jigs: 1/4 ounce lead head (or 3/8 used in July, August and September for the depths) in different colors
- Plastic tails (mister twister style) in assorted colors of 3 inches (and more for 3/8 ounce heads); The best colors are: yellow, white, black, chartreuse, orange and purple; also bring tiny jigs for times when the walleye are more finicky; Berkley salted Powers minnows are excellent choices for tails (blue and silver color)
- Crankbait: Shad raps, Thin fins (blue), perch rapalas, Hot’n Tot, etc. for those who like to troll. Also Deep thunderstick, wally diver, Frenzy, etc.
Northern Pike
- In spring and late season: Daredevil spoons (Yellow-five of-diamond) and the classic red and white, Blue Fox Aqua spoon or Len Thompson spoons. In cold water, the Blueback Herring Swimbait is excellent, as well as Spinner baits and straight shaft spinners such as the Panther Martin, Blue Fox and Mepps.
- During the summer, pike will also attack jigs (especially double tails), Rapalas and Thunderstick because they feed mainly on walleyes and will then be around schools of walleyes.
Brook Trout
When casting (medium or light action) you can use the following spoons:
- “Meps Aglia” no2 red and white or no3 rainbow color
- “Sutton West River” chrome and copper
- “Williams Wobbler” gold or silver/gold — “Blue Fox Vibrax” small size for shallow water
- “Bob-it” red beads, silver and gold blades with a worm
- “Rapala” silver no7
- “Delphin Alligator” gold with red band
For fly fishing, these artificial flies give excellent results:
- Muddler minnow, delta, dy fly and nymphs
Don’t forget your earthworms; about fifteen per person, per day.
What personal items should not be forgotten?
— Sleeping bag, pillows, towels, dishcloths, etc.;
— In addition to your sleeping bag, bring a single fitted sheet to put on your mattress;
— Paper towels, napkins and toilet paper;
— Most popular weapons: caliber 30-06, 270, 300 or magnum;
— Fluorescent orange bib;
— Appropriate clothing according to the season;
— Equipment for gutting and packaging meat;
— Garbage bags, Ziploc, plastic wrap;
— Drinking water;
— Salt, pepper, sugar, condiments, etc.;
— Soap, dish soap and cleaning products so that you and (especially) your cottage remain clean until the end;
Note: a case of 24 canned beers weighs 17 pounds less than a bottle (18 lbs instead of 35 lbs).
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