IllustrationOutfitter
Pourvoirie Légendes des Bois
DuhamelAn exclusive-rights outfitter north of Duhamel, open all year. Trout in summer, ice fishing in winter, and deer, moose and bear come fall.
Lake · Duhamel
Lac Preston (Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle)
A 770-hectare lake inside the reserve, open for day fishing through the Gagnon check-in. Lake trout and walleye in spring, with bass added from June 15.
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Good to know
- Species
- Lake trout, walleye, bass
- Day fishing 2026
- May 15 to September 15
- Check-in
- Gagnon (26 km)
- Motor
- 9.9 hp maximum
- Area
- 770 ha
- Season
- Spring, Summer
Nearby
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IllustrationLodging
Au pays des chevreuils
DuhamelFour-season cottage with access to Lac Gagnon. In winter, deer wander through the yard.
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Chalets Colibri
DuhamelCottages on Lac Gagnon facing a big, gently sloping beach that suits small kids.
IllustrationTrail
La Route des Zingues (Sentier national)
DuhamelVolunteers built this stretch of the National Trail between lakes and summits, and there's even a cable raft to cross the Preston River. Several…
IllustrationService
Écocentre de Duhamel
DuhamelFree for residents, open May to October according to the regional plan. Official drop-off for some take-back products. Check current hours with the…
Lake
Lac Gagnon
DuhamelNorth of Duhamel, right at the wildlife reserve's door. Same deal as Lac Simon: lake trout 55 cm minimum, closed from December 20.
Events in Duhamel
Holiday
Saint-Jean in Duhamel
DuhamelJune 23 or 24 · 2027 dates to be announcedDuhamel celebrates Saint-Jean in the village. Details posted each year on the Facebook event.
Sports
Lac Simon Crossing
DuhamelEarly August, a Saturday · 2027 dates to be announcedAn 11.5 km open-water swim from the Sépaq beach in Duhamel to the Lac-Simon beach, plus 500 m, 2 km and 4 km races and a family relay. It…