Meridia

Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre

Status: enriched

Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre operates guided fishing trips on Lac Saint-Pierre, one of Quebec's premier freshwater destinations. The operation targets walleye and sauger in spring, transitions to bass in summer with sight-casting opportunities around the lake's islands and shallows, and opens with pike fishing as waters warm. The pourvoirie offers year-round access from first open water through fall freeze-up, providing anglers with diverse species opportunities and immersive nature experiences on the Saint Lawrence River system.

Details

  • Species: Walleye, Sauger, Australian Bass, Sturgeon, Common Carp, Musky, Yellow Perch
  • Tags: Intermediate, Advanced, Spin Fishing, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Topwater, Sight Fishing, Full Day, Charter, Catch & Release, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided, Freshwater

Waters Serviced (2)

DestinationType
Quebecstate
Canadacountry

FAQ — Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre

Raw guide data (JSON)
{
  "id": "124cfdbf-8ee6-4cbb-98b8-d76e8172c1c7",
  "organizationId": "d25573b7-1d1c-47b0-9ce9-5dc871fb6d99",
  "name": "Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre",
  "guideName": null,
  "slug": "lac-saint-pierre-outfitter",
  "bio": "Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre operates guided fishing trips on Lac Saint-Pierre, one of Quebec's premier freshwater destinations. The operation targets walleye and sauger in spring, transitions to bass in summer with sight-casting opportunities around the lake's islands and shallows, and opens with pike fishing as waters warm. The pourvoirie offers year-round access from first open water through fall freeze-up, providing anglers with diverse species opportunities and immersive nature experiences on the Saint Lawrence River system.",
  "yearsExperience": null,
  "descriptionShort": "Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre is a guided fishing operation on Lac Saint-Pierre in central Quebec, specializing in walleye, sauger, pike, and bass across seasons. Based in Saint-Ignace de Loyola, the outfitter serves anglers from Montreal to Quebec City and operates on the Saint Lawrence River system.",
  "descriptionLong": null,
  "editorialPitch": "Pourvoirie du lac Saint-Pierre offers year-round multi-species action on one of Quebec's most productive waters — walleye and sauger in spring, bass in summer, pike in fall, all within reach of Montreal.",
  "fishinessRating": 4,
  "rating": null,
  "reviewCount": 0,
  "vertical": "outfitter",
  "isOutfitter": true,
  "hasMultipleGuides": false,
  "guideType": "multi_species",
  "tripStyle": "serious_angler",
  "fishingTypes": [
    "walleye fishing",
    "sauger fishing",
    "pike fishing",
    "bass fishing",
    "guided fishing"
  ],
  "bestFor": [
    "freshwater",
    "multi-species",
    "intermediate",
    "advanced",
    "groups",
    "catch-and-release"
  ],
  "hasGoogleMaps": true,
  "qualityTier": "good",
  "thinData": false,
  "possiblyClosed": false,
  "city": "Saint-Ignace de Loyola",
  "stateProvince": "QC",
  "countryCode": "CA",
  "country": "CA",
  "timezone": "UTC-4",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://lacsaintpierre.com/en/fishing-experience/guided-fishing",
  "tripAdvisorUrl": null,
  "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.google.com/?cid=9174040157946606536&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA",
  "openMonths": [
    5,
    6,
    7,
    8,
    9,
    10
  ],
  "peakMonths": [
    6,
    7,
    8
  ],
  "fishingSeasonsNarrative": "My guiding season on Lake Saint-Pierre kicks off with the opening of pike fishing, a fantastic way to start the year as the waters warm. As spring progresses, the walleye and sauger become the main targets, offering excellent opportunities for anglers looking for consistent action. The summer months are prime time for bass, providing exciting sight-casting opportunities on the lake's many islands and shallower areas. Throughout the season, from the first open water until the fall freeze-up, Lake Saint-Pierre is a haven for anglers seeking a diverse range of species and a truly immersive nature experience.",
  "meetingPoint": null,
  "providesGear": true,
  "gearNotes": "All fishing gear is provided by the outfitter, including rods, reels, and tackle for the target species.",
  "kidFriendly": null,
  "skillLevel": null,
  "cancellationPolicy": null,
  "licenseInfo": null,
  "whatToExpect": "Guided trips rotate seasonally across Lac Saint-Pierre's varied structure — spring walleye and sauger fishing, summer bass sight-casting around islands and shallow areas, and pike action as the season opens. Trips are customized to target the season's prime species and conditions, with full access to the lake's productive waters near Saint-Ignace de Loyola.",
  "status": "enriched",
  "profileTier": "standard",
  "pipelineId": 535,
  "createdAt": "2026-06-15T20:49:09.902Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-15T20:49:09.902Z",
  "credentials": [],
  "geom": {
    "type": "Point",
    "coordinates": [
      -73.075852,
      46.111487
    ]
  },
  "tags": [
    {
      "slug": "intermediate",
      "name": "Intermediate",
      "tagType": "ability"
    },
    {
      "slug": "advanced",
      "name": "Advanced",
      "tagType": "ability"
    },
    {
      "slug": "spin-fishing",
      "name": "Spin Fishing",
      "tagType": "fishing_style"
    },
    {
      "slug": "spring",
      "name": "Spring",
      "tagType": "season"
    },
    {
      "slug": "summer",
      "name": "Summer",
      "tagType": "season"
    },
    {
      "slug": "autumn",
      "name": "Autumn",
      "tagType": "season"
    },
    {
      "slug": "topwater",
      "name": "Topwater",
      "tagType": "technique"
    },
    {
      "slug": "sight-fishing",
      "name": "Sight Fishing",
      "tagType": "technique"
    },
    {
      "slug": "full-day",
      "name": "Full Day",
      "tagType": "trip_format"
    },
    {
      "slug": "charter",
      "name": "Charter",
      "tagType": "trip_format"
    },
    {
      "slug": "catch-and-release",
      "name": "Catch & Release",
      "tagType": "trip_format"
    },
    {
      "slug": "gear-provided",
      "name": "Gear Provided",
      "tagType": "trip_inclusion"
    },
    {
      "slug": "flies-provided",
      "name": "Flies / Lures Provided",
      "tagType": "trip_inclusion"
    },
    {
      "slug": "freshwater",
      "name": "Freshwater",
      "tagType": "water_type"
    }
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "id": "f950e7d2-19e4-4a98-a626-3e4eda75a931",
      "question": "What if I don't have a boat license?",
      "answer": "No license required to sail! We'll provide you with a temporary license on site and take the time to explain how the boat works. It's as simple as driving a car… but on the water! 😃 If you want a license valid for life, here is the link to take your exam online: Online Boat License Approved TC – Exam & Course CARTEBATEAU.com®",
      "category": "boat",
      "sortOrder": 0
    },
    {
      "id": "9e8c41ca-6c85-43fa-a584-8bd9a343cd81",
      "question": "I would like to bring some food, can I?",
      "answer": "Of course! Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food are permitted. We ask that you return the pontoon in the same condition that you took it. We have brooms and mops at your disposal. Be careful not to leave your waste in the water; we have placed a trash can in the pontoon to ensure the protection of our water.",
      "category": "trip",
      "sortOrder": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "ba1c81c7-7aa9-4d5b-b293-b4ef425c8c62",
      "question": "Am I allowed to drink alcohol on a boat?",
      "answer": "Yes! In Quebec, it is permitted to drink alcohol on a boat. BE CAREFUL, however, for the boat driver, as the usual driver's license regulations apply. Therefore: 0.08 for the driver, with consequences as severe as losing your driver's license. We recommend drinking in moderation for your safety and that of others!",
      "category": "policies",
      "sortOrder": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "5ec21e0f-5758-4c35-af4a-2aaa8350d03d",
      "question": "I would like to have a BBQ on the boat",
      "answer": "Unfortunately this is not allowed. HOWEVER: You can have one at the marina on the waterfront; we have BBQs designed for that. Bring all your supplies and you can rent the BBQ.",
      "category": "trip",
      "sortOrder": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "25da35d4-65b0-4ddd-99fa-a8e58c2cef36",
      "question": "What is the minimum legal age to drive a boat?",
      "answer": "We require that the driver be a minimum of 18 years old to operate a boat.",
      "category": "boat",
      "sortOrder": 4
    },
    {
      "id": "dcce3667-544b-4539-987a-4c447e75a5b0",
      "question": "Can I take my dog on the boat?",
      "answer": "Small or large, dogs are not allowed on boats and pontoons because of the leather benches. Claws that tear leather benches are expensive to repair. However, we do have rowboats for rent without leather benches, and you can bring your dogs on the rowboats.",
      "category": "policies",
      "sortOrder": 5
    }
  ],
  "destinations": [
    {
      "slug": "quebec",
      "name": "Quebec",
      "type": "state",
      "primary": true,
      "confirmed": true,
      "relationship": "in_region",
      "distanceMeters": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "canada",
      "name": "Canada",
      "type": "country",
      "primary": false,
      "confirmed": true,
      "relationship": "in_region",
      "distanceMeters": null
    }
  ],
  "primaryDestinationSlug": "quebec",
  "accommodations": [],
  "species": [
    {
      "slug": "walleye",
      "commonName": "Walleye",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Walleye fishing is excellent throughout the operational season, with peak activity in late spring and summer. They are a primary target for many anglers on Lake Saint-Pierre.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "sauger",
      "commonName": "Sauger",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Sauger are often found in similar areas to walleye and provide consistent action, particularly in the warmer months.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "australian-bass",
      "commonName": "Australian Bass",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        6,
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Bass fishing is superb during the summer months, offering fantastic opportunities for sight-casting and active angling among the lake's numerous islands.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "sturgeon",
      "commonName": "Sturgeon",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "While not a primary focus for guided trips, sturgeon are present in the St. Lawrence River and can be encountered. They are impressive ancient fish that can reach considerable sizes.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "common-carp",
      "commonName": "Common Carp",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Carp are present in the lake and offer a different type of angling challenge, often found in shallower, warmer waters.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "musky",
      "commonName": "Musky",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        7,
        8
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Muskellunge, known as the 'fish of 10,000 casts,' are a trophy target for dedicated anglers, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for those seeking a true giant.",
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "slug": "yellow-perch",
      "commonName": "Yellow Perch",
      "category": "freshwater",
      "availableMonths": [
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
      ],
      "peakMonths": [
        5,
        6
      ],
      "seasonalityNotes": "Yellow Perch are abundant and provide excellent action, especially in the spring and early summer, making for a fun and accessible fishing experience.",
      "notes": null
    }
  ],
  "reviews": [],
  "avgRating": null,
  "imageUrl": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/hero.webp",
  "photos": [
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/hero.webp",
      "altText": null,
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 0,
      "purpose": "hero",
      "category": null
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-001.webp",
      "altText": "Group of people on a boat underway on a sunny day with a wake behind them",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 1,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-002.webp",
      "altText": "Angler on a boat holding two large smallmouth bass against a blue sky",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 2,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-003.webp",
      "altText": "Young angler in a life vest holding a walleye on a boat under bright sunlight",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 3,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-004.webp",
      "altText": "Angler holding a smallmouth bass in shallow, clear water",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 4,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-005.webp",
      "altText": "Captain's hat with a gold emblem resting on a boat's dashboard",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 5,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "gear"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-006.webp",
      "altText": "Man smiling while holding a large smallmouth bass near a dock",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 6,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-007.webp",
      "altText": "Pontoon boat and a smaller covered boat docked on a calm river",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 7,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-008.webp",
      "altText": "Wooden rack displaying multiple kayaks and canoes for rent outdoors",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 8,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "gear"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-009.webp",
      "altText": "Person kayaking with a fishing rod on a calm river with green trees in the background",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 9,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-010.webp",
      "altText": "Aerial view of a large lake with green islands and winding waterways",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 10,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "environment"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-011.webp",
      "altText": "Boat console with a steering wheel, throttle, and a fish finder display",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 11,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "gear"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-012.webp",
      "altText": "Black Princecraft fishing boat with two people underway on a lake",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 12,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-013.webp",
      "altText": "Red Princecraft fishing boat with multiple people underway on a lake",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 13,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-014.webp",
      "altText": "Two anglers fishing from a small boat in a reedy channel on a sunny day",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 14,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-015.webp",
      "altText": "Walleye resting in a black rubber landing net in the water",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 15,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-016.webp",
      "altText": "Hand holding a walleye with water dripping from its mouth, blurred water in background",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 16,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-017.webp",
      "altText": "Northern pike swimming gracefully underwater among aquatic plants",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 17,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-018.webp",
      "altText": "Hands carefully releasing a smallmouth bass back into clear water",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 18,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-019.webp",
      "altText": "Sturgeon swimming gracefully underwater near a rocky bottom",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 19,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-020.webp",
      "altText": "Hand holding a yellow perch with a grassy shoreline in the background",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 20,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-021.webp",
      "altText": "Row of small fishing boats docked at sunset with a tree-lined shore",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 21,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-022.webp",
      "altText": "Interior of a pontoon boat featuring grey and white seating with a lake view",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 22,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "boat"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-023.webp",
      "altText": "Man and child holding a northern pike on a boat under a clear blue sky",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 23,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-024.webp",
      "altText": "Two men holding a large northern pike on a boat with excited expressions",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 24,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-025.webp",
      "altText": "Man and two children holding a walleye on a boat with calm water in the background",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 25,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-026.webp",
      "altText": "Woman smiling while holding a northern pike on a boat with open water behind her",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 26,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-027.webp",
      "altText": "Man holding a large smallmouth bass with a fishing rod in his other hand",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 27,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-028.webp",
      "altText": "Person walking down a wooden dock lined with various boats on a cloudy day",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 28,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "environment"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-029.webp",
      "altText": "Hand holding a smallmouth bass over a boat's open livewell",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 29,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-030.webp",
      "altText": "Angler casting a fishing rod from a boat on a sunny day with clouds in the sky",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 30,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "action"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-031.webp",
      "altText": "Great Blue Heron standing majestically in tall grasses",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 31,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "environment"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-032.webp",
      "altText": "View from a boat navigating a narrow, tree-lined waterway on a sunny day",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 32,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "environment"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/organization/lac-saint-pierre-outfitter/gallery-033.webp",
      "altText": "View from a boat on a calm river at sunset with reflections of trees",
      "caption": null,
      "sortOrder": 33,
      "purpose": "gallery",
      "category": "environment"
    }
  ]
}