Fishing and boating

Fish Species in Brome lake

According to a 2011 report from the Conservation Lac Brome, a citizen organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of Brome lake and its watersheds, there are 17 fish species listed in Brome lake and its watersheds, perch in large numbers, but also smallmouth bass and walleye. As with all other lakes and rivers in Quebec, fishing is regulated and you must have your fishing license and comply with the dates when fishing is permitted.

Ice Fishing on Brome lake

Fishing under the ice is a very popular activity on the lake during the cold season. Before you venture on the lake on foot or on a motorized vehicle like a 4 wheeler, make sure the ice is solid. A minimum of 5 inch of white ice is required for ice fishing in security. You can access the lake via the Douglass Beach parking lot at 213 Lakeside Road, Knowlton or rent a cabin and equipment at the Domaine des Érables located at: 688, Bondville Road, Foster, QC J0E 1R0 telephone: (450) 242-8888.

Water Quality of Brome lake and its Watersheds

Every 7 to 10 days from June to October, Conservation Lac Brome reports on the quality of Brome lake water that you can consult on their web page.

Nautical Chart

Before risking you on the lake, Town of Brome Lake recommends you to have in hand a copy of the nautical chart of the lake Brome.

You can download it here:

Download the nautical chart
Boat Wash Station

Our boat washing station is back! Maurice Marine Inc. has been given the mandate to manage this facility during the summer season.

The boat washing station allows for the cleaning of boats (of any type) that have sailed on other bodies of water, in order to limit the proliferation of invasive marine species. It is not required for boaters sailing on Brome Lake only.

Some practical information

  • located in front of the Domaine des Érables campground, at 685 Bondville Street
  • the boat cleaning station is available for all types of boats, motorized or not (including kayaks, canoes and paddle boards)
  • free for all

Opening hours

  • Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May 20 to June 25.
  • 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from June 26 to September 4. The station will be closed when navigation is not possible (heavy rain, high winds, etc.)
Ondago Application

Discover the special features of Brome Lake and its tributaries with the help of the digital map offered by the Ondago application. This map allows you to have a better experience on the lake while reducing the ecological footprint of your practices. Depending on your geolocation, you will discover many specific directions regarding:

  • The location of the boat wash station
  • The depth of the lake according to your position
  • The different navigation zones
  • Boat launch of small non-motorized boats

Launching Ramp For Small Non-Motorized Boats

Douglass beach: It is impossible to put motorized boats at Douglass beach. However, since the summer of 2017, a ramp has been installed for small boats such as SUP, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Parking at Douglass Beach is subject to a charge of $ 20 per day or $ 6 for less than 2 hours. To access the parking lot free of charge, residents can purchase an annual pass for $5 at Town Hall. See the Parking section of this page for more details.

Tiffany Park: There is a small craft ramp (kayaks, canoes, windsurfing) at Tiffany Park, located on Lakeside Road between Foster and Knowlton. It will cost $20 per day to park there or $6 for two hours or less (payable at the parking meter). To access the parking lot free of charge, residents can purchase an annual pass for $5 at Town Hall. See the Parking section of this page for more details.  The site also offers a picnic and rest area.

Marina Knowlton: For a fee, you can put your kayak, canoe, SUP board or sailboat in the water at the Marina during it opening hours. It is also possible to rent SUP boards through www.sup-lac-brome.net.

Brome Lake Nautical Club: For sailing enthusiasts, the Brome Lake Nautical Club is a private club for the whole family that requires annual fees and where you can access the fleet of available boats. For some extra costs you can leave your own boat there, take courses and participate in regattas. There are also sailing camps for children. The Club is not open to the public.

Marina and launching ramp for launches and motor boats

Domaine des Érables
688 Bondville Street
Lac-Brome, QC J0E 1R0
Telephone : (450) 242-8888
Fees apply.

Marina Knowlton
78 Benoit Street
Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0
Telephone : (450) 243-5453
info@marinaknowlton.com

Members of the Marina can moor their boat at a designated berth on one of the docks for the entire season. The marina also has a boat ramp (charges apply) and a refueling station for gasoline.