Gouin Réservoir
Seaplane to Gouin Reservoir and its most secluded areas
After a 15-minute floatplane flight from Clova or a 60-minute flight from Ste-Anne-du-Lac, you’ll find yourself in the western part of Gouin Reservoir, in the heart of walleye and trophy pike country. The fishing success here is astounding! On its fly-in sectors, Gouin Reservoir will satisfy your thirst for adventure with its isolation, its nature and its very abundant walleye and trophy pike. These elements will leave the fisherman in you with a big smile.
Our Gouin Reservoir sectors offer an abundance of walleye and northern pike. By force of circumstances you will therefore practice catch-and-release sport fishing. Although not mandatory, we encourage this practice. Our sites offer a variety of structures and depths to accommodate walleye anglers throughout the season. But for a memorable battle with our “freshwater shark” we recommend to fish for trophy pike at the beginning or end of the season. Your fishing success will be SPECTACULAR!
Equipment
On your fly-in fishing trip to Gouin Reservoir, enjoy our nice Princecraft Yukon 15 aluminum boats. They are equipped with Mercury 15 hp 4-stroke outboard motors, brand new each season. An ELECTRIC starter is now provided for each outboard motor. These modern equipment make accessing nearby fishing sites from the cabins easy.
Things to bring
Our packages are European plan type. This means you need to bring your own food, drinking water and personal belongings. You must also get:
- Fishing equipment and bait
- Boat seats, life jackets and fishing nets
- Fishing license (available at our office)
- Gouin fishing permit (available at our office)
- Sleeping bag, pillows, towels, dishcloths, etc;
- In addition to your sleeping bag, bring a single fitted sheet to fit over your mattress (for couples, a Queen fitted sheet covers the 2 mattresses);
- Paper towels, napkins and toilet paper;
- Tamarac cap, sun lotion and sunglasses;
- Rain gear, boots and warm clothing;
- Mosquito repellent (net, washer and thermacell recommended between June 15 and July 15);
- Threading knife and sharpening stone;
- Garbage bags, Ziploc, plastic wrap;
- Drinking water;
- Salt, pepper, sugar, condiments, etc;
- Soap, dish soap and cleaning products to keep you and (especially) your cottage clean until the end;
- Note: a case of 24 beers in cans weighs 17 lbs less than in bottles (18 lbs rather than 35 lbs).
Package
At Air Tamarac, for an unforgettable experience we provide personalized service throughout your stay at Gouin Reservoir. Your pilot will take the time to get you settle in and provide information on all the equipment as well as safety tips for camp life. With durations of 3, 4, 5, or 7 days, our seaplane fishing trip are tailored to each group schedule. Departing from our Clova base, here is what is included in our Gouin Reservoir package:
- Round-trip seaplane transport from Clova
- Fully equipped cabin
- 1 boat for 2 anglers. Groups of 3 fish in one boat. You can reserve a second boat for $40 per day
- Unlimited fuel/Topographic map with best fishing spots marked
- Satellite communication available in case of emergency
- Personalized service
To help you avoid exceeding the 110-pound luggage limit per person allowed on the seaplane, while still allowing you to bring what you need, we offer to deliver beer and drinking water to your cabin before your arrival. This service is available at a reasonable fee.
You can also travel from Ste-Anne-du-Lac. From $640 per additional person..
Rates for Gouin Reservoir (from Clova)
See all rates| Number of people | 7 days | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days |
| 2 | $1205 | $975 | $860 | $745 |
| 4 – 6 – 8 | $1145 | |||
| 3 – 5 – 7 | $1255 | $1025 | $910 | $795 |
| Family* | Half price for children before mid-July // FREE for children after mid-July | |||
| Departure from Ste-Anne-du-Lac (Mont-Laurier region) supplement per person of $640 (group of 4 – 6 – 8) or $745 (group of 2 -3 -5 -7). |
| *Offer your children a seaplane fishing experience and discover the magic of remoteness. Family packages include 2 adults and children aged 16 and under. |
| Baggage limit of 110 pounds per person departing from Clova. Non-refundable deposit of $300 per person required. |
| Price per person. Taxes not included. |
Fishing regulations
Gouin Reservoir is a Community Wildlife Area (CWA). Fishing limits are 8 walleye and 10 pike per regular license. A size range of 32 to 47 centimeters (13 to 18.5 inches) is applied for walleye throughout the lake. Walleyes brought back must be transported whole (with or without the head, provided the pectoral fin is retained) or in fillets cut in a “wallet” shape.
For complete information on fishing regulations at Gouin Reservoir, consult the “Aide-mémoire” available on the AFC Gouin website.
- For more information on transporting fish, please visit the AFC Gouin website.
- We strongly encourage catch-and-release sport fishing. We therefore suggest keeping only pike between 50 and 70 cm (20 and 28 inches).
- The fees payable to the Aire faunique communautaire du Réservoir Gouin for pike and walleye fishing on the Gouin are $10 per day, $40 for 5 days, $50 for 7 days or $100 for the annual pass. Catch-and-release fishing rights are $5 per day. Children 17 and under do not need a Gouin fishing licence if they are fishing under a parent’s Quebec licence.
- You’ll be able to observe the presence of wildlife conservation assistants on the water. They will ensure that fishing regulations are respected.
- These fishing rights are on sale with us, just like Quebec fishing licenses.
- The Canadian government requires all boaters resident in Canada to hold a boating license. Failure to do so can result in fines of up to $250. Take your exam online before coming up.
The map
To find out where we are and how to get to us
Your photos
To see some of the trophies our fishermen and hunters have caught over the years