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Brook and rainbow trout fishing on 7 lakes in Mauricie.
Domaine Batchelder is a hunting and fishing outfitter in the heart of Mauricie, Qc. It offers 7 lodgings (up to 16 guests) and 7 lakes. Featured species: Brook trout, Rainbow trout and Moose. About 2 h 27 drive from Montreal.
Domaine Batchelder is located in Mauricie, Quebec. The closest service town is St-Roch-de-Mékinac.
Species on the territory
One-day fishing package without lodging providing access to the outfitter's 7 lakes. Rowboat and oars are included on site.
Fishing stay in a fully equipped private cabin accommodating 2 to 6 guests. Fishing access and boat rentals are included for all lakes.
This daily fishing package without lodging at Domaine Batchelder grants full-day fishing access across the outfitter's various lakes. Fishing access rights are included and rowboats are provided on all bodies of water. Anglers can fish for brook trout on six…
lakes, including one lake with native trout, as well as rainbow trout on a dedicated lake. Guests must bring their own fishing gear, life jackets, valid Quebec fishing license, and drinking water. Daily catch limits apply per fishing license according to regulations.Fishing stay with accommodation in the large communal camp on Lac Château, sleeping up to 16 guests and wheelchair accessible. Fishing access and boats included.
This fishing package at Domaine Batchelder includes accommodation in a fully equipped private lakefront cabin along with fishing rights on all domain waters. Private cabins accommodate from two to eight guests depending on the selected unit, such as Le Vert,…
Le Rouge, Le Blanc, Le Gris, Le Saucier, or Le Fontaine. Each cabin features an equipped kitchen with a propane stove and refrigerator, cookware, hot water, a shower, solar lighting, wood heating, and an outdoor propane barbecue. A rowboat with oars is provided with each cabin. Anglers must bring personal belongings, bedding or sleeping bags, life jackets, food, fishing licenses, and drinking water. Targeted species include brook trout and rainbow trout across seven managed lakes.Rates hidden
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Lodgings
7 cabins available in Mauricie, QC.
Rustic camp
Located along Lake Château at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie, Le Grand Camp Communautaire is a spacious group lodge accommodating up to 16 guests. Perfect for family gatherings or group fishing trips, it features 4 bedrooms (3 rooms sleeping 3 people…
each and 1 room sleeping 4) plus a dormitory with 3 single beds. Wheelchair accessible, this large lodge offers a welcoming community living room, two full kitchens, two bathrooms, and an indoor shower. Guests benefit from propane appliances, solar-powered lighting, a wood stove with provided firewood, as well as an outdoor picnic table, propane BBQ, and an included rowboat with oars.Rate hidden: awaiting confirmation by the outfitter/ night
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Cabin
Set slightly apart from the other cabins for extra privacy, Le Blanc is located along Lake Château at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie. This small white cabin built on stilts features a pale green metal roof and a wide covered porch…
nestled in a wooded setting. Accommodating up to 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 4 beds, it provides all essential amenities: propane stove and refrigerator, hot water, indoor shower, solar lighting, and a wood stove with provided wood. Outdoors, guests can use the propane BBQ, picnic table, and included rowboat with oars for fishing or lake outings.Packages at this cabin
Cabin
Situated at Lake Grand Fontaine at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie, Le Fontaine is a compact light-gray wooden cabin set in a quiet, forested environment. It accommodates up to 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 4 beds. Featuring a small raised…
front entry porch, the cabin comes fully equipped with propane appliances (stove, oven, refrigerator, hot water), an indoor shower, solar lighting, and a wood stove with firewood supplied. Outside, guests have access to a picnic table, a propane BBQ grill, and an included rowboat with oars.Packages at this cabin
Cabin
Perched on high ground along Lake Château at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie, Le Gris cabin features a covered terrace with striking views over the water. Ideal for families or groups, it accommodates up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms equipped…
with 5 beds. The elevated cabin includes practical amenities such as a propane stove and refrigerator, hot water, an indoor shower, solar-powered lighting, and a wood stove with firewood provided. Outdoor facilities include a propane BBQ, a picnic table, and a rowboat with oars for your fishing trips.Packages at this cabin
Cabin
Situated directly along the shores of Lake Château at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie, Le Rouge cabin offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. With its red siding, matching roof, and spacious covered front porch, this cabin provides direct waterfront views.…
It accommodates up to 6 guests across 2 bedrooms with 4 beds, and features wheelchair accessibility. Inside, amenities include a propane stove and refrigerator, hot water, an indoor shower, solar lighting, and a wood stove with provided firewood. Outdoors, guests can enjoy a propane BBQ, a picnic table, and an included rowboat with oars.Packages at this cabin
Cabin
Located along the shores of Lake Grand Fontaine at Domaine Batchelder, Le Saucier cabin provides a tranquil wilderness experience in Mauricie. Elevated on block supports with gray siding and a covered green-railed deck, this cabin is nestled among tall trees.…
It accommodates up to 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 4 beds. Equipped for comfort, it features a propane stove and refrigerator, hot water, indoor shower, solar lighting, and a wood stove with supplied firewood. Outside, guests can take advantage of a propane BBQ, a picnic table, and an included rowboat with oars.Packages at this cabin
Waters
7 lakes in the Mauricie region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.
Lake
Lac Castor is a natural body of water among the seven lakes listed at Domaine Batchelder in Mauricie. Used for trout fishing, this lake offers complimentary watercraft for staying guests or day visitors. General outfitter regulations apply on its waters…
to preserve the resource and ensure an enjoyable experience. It fits into the peaceful forest scenery of the outfitter, offering an ideal setting for vacationing and sport fishing.Packages on this water body
Lake
Lac Château is one of the seven main bodies of water operated by Domaine Batchelder, located in Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac, Mauricie. This lake accommodates several of the outfitter's lodgings, including the private cabins Le vert, Le rouge, Le blanc, and Le Gris,…
as well as the main community lodge. Boats are provided directly on-site to facilitate fishing trips. The waters of the lake are fished for brook trout and rainbow trout, in accordance with the regulations and quotas applicable on the territory. It is a peaceful location surrounded by the Mauricie forest, offering unobstructed views from several decks and cabins.Packages on this water body
Cabins on this water body
Lake
Lac Château Est is one of the seven named lakes within the Domaine Batchelder outfitter, located in Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac. This body of water is dedicated to recreational sport fishing activities, harboring salmonid species such as brook trout and rainbow trout. Watercraft…
are made available to clients along the shores of the lake. Fishing rights on this lake are included in cabin stay packages or accessible during day fishing without lodging.Packages on this water body
Lake
Lac Croche is one of the seven lakes making up the fishing territory of the Domaine Batchelder outfitter in Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac. This lake provides anglers with rowboats suited for brook trout and rainbow trout fishing. Access is managed by the outfitter…
to maintain the tranquility of the site and compliance with catch quotas. Visitors can enjoy it as part of a private cabin stay, community lodging, or during a day fishing trip.Packages on this water body
Lake
Lac Grand Fontaine, also referred to as Lac Fontaine, is one of seven lakes managed by Domaine Batchelder in the Mauricie region. This body of water specifically holds native brook trout, subject to special quota regulations depending on the duration…
of the stay or day fishing activities. Situated along the shores of this lake are the private cabins Le Saucier and Le Fontaine, allowing guests to stay right near the water. Boats are provided for visitors to navigate and fish peacefully in a preserved natural setting.Packages on this water body
Cabins on this water body
Lake
Lac Ruth is one of the seven lakes accessible on the territory of Domaine Batchelder in Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac. Integrated into the outfitter's fishing offers, this body of water allows for brook trout or rainbow trout fishing within a natural forest setting.…
Watercraft are made available to anglers and visitors directly on site. Access to this lake is part of the overall outfitter offering, whether for day fishing trips or extended stays in one of the domain's cabins.Packages on this water body
Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Domaine Batchelder, Mauricie, QC: Brook trout, Rainbow trout.
The following game species can be hunted at Domaine Batchelder, Mauricie, QC: Moose, Black bear, Ruffed grouse.
Hunting at Domaine Batchelder is practised as follows: Permitted weapons: Firearm. Hunting zones: Zone 26.
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Getting there
Route 155, entrée au kilomètre 31, St-Roch-de-Mékinac
Road access. Entrance at kilometre 31 of Route 155, at St-Roch-de-Mékinac.
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Domaine Batchelder is an outfitter in St-Roch-de-Mékinac, in the Mauricie region, set on 7 lakes (Château, Ruth, Weare, Château Est, Castor, Grand Fontaine and Croche). You fish for brook (speckled) trout on 6 lakes, one of them with an indigenous strain, and for rainbow trout on 1 lake; boats (rowboat and oars) are provided on every lake. Lodging includes 6 private cabins for 2 to 6 people plus a large communal camp that sleeps up to 16, on the shore of Lac Château and wheelchair accessible. The cabins are fully equipped (propane stove and fridge, hot water, shower, wood heating
with wood supplied, outdoor BBQ and covered fire pit); the water is non-potable and sold on site. The domain also offers firearm hunting, hiking and ATV riding. Packages are available during the summer season.
Domaine Batchelder is a full-service outfitter located in St-Roch-de-Mékinac, in Mauricie, accessible via Route 155 at kilometer 31. The territory includes seven lakes: the Château, the Ruth, the Weare, the Château Est, the Castor, the Grand Fontaine and the Croche. The outfitter offers fishing for speckled trout on six lakes, including a body of water that shelters native trout, as well as fishing for rainbow trout on a dedicated lake, with boats provided on site. Visitors can also enjoy firearm hunting, hiking and ATV riding. As for accommodations, the site offers six private chalets (Le Vert, Le Rouge, Le Blanc,
Le Gris, Le Saucier and Le Fontaine) that can accommodate 2 to 8 people, as well as a large community lodge with a maximum capacity of 16 people.
The territory of Domaine Batchelder, located in St-Roch-de-Mékinac in Mauricie, includes an aquatic network of seven lakes: lac Château, lac Ruth, lac Weare, lac Château Est, lac Castor, lac Grand Fontaine (also known as lac Fontaine), and lac Croche. Aquatic wildlife management centers on two species of salmonids: brook trout are found in six lakes, including a basin that hosts native trout, while one lake is dedicated to rainbow trout. To ensure the preservation of the biological and environmental integrity of the waterbodies, the use of private pleasure boats is strictly prohibited on the territory. Boats are provided on each
of the outfitter’s lakes. The layout of the territory also rules out wild camping, tents, and trailers. Beyond fishing activities, the wooded terrain offers an ideal setting for firearm hunting, hiking, and ATV riding. The water on the territory and in the chalets is not potable, but potable water is available for sale directly on site.
Batchelder Estate is located in the municipality of Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac, in the heart of the Mauricie region. The property includes seven distinct bodies of water: Château Lake, Ruth Lake, Weare Lake, Château Est Lake, Castor Lake, Grand Fontaine Lake (also known as Fontaine Lake), and Croche Lake. The outfitter’s hydrographic network is home to two main salmonid species. Brook trout are found on six lakes within the domain, including a body of water that supports a population of native brook trout at Grand Fontaine Lake. One specific lake is reserved exclusively for rainbow trout fishing. The preservation of aquatic wildlife is
managed through strict catch quotas depending on the type of permit and the length of your stay: rainbow trout capture is limited to a maximum of five specimens per permit, while the quota of native trout on Grand Fontaine Lake is adjusted according to the duration of your visit. On the terrestrial wildlife front, the forest environment and the surrounding terrain provide habitat well suited to hunting with a firearm during authorized periods.
Domaine Batchelder offers a range of outdoor activities focused on fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac. Fishing for brook trout and rainbow trout is available both on day trips and as part of an overnight stay. Rowboats are provided on the seven lakes of the property. Visitors must bring their fishing gear, their life jackets, and their licence. Electric motors and batteries are available for rental on request, subject to availability, and earthworms are sold directly on site. To prevent contamination of the water bodies, no personal pleasure boats are allowed on the property. During the appropriate season, the
outfitter welcomes firearm-hunting enthusiasts. The territory also allows for hiking and ATV riding. When it comes to accommodations, the outfitter offers six private chalets (Le Vert, Le Rouge, Le Blanc, Le Gris, Le Saucier and Le Fontaine) with capacity for 2 to 8 people, as well as a large shared community camp that can accommodate up to 16 people. Each unit includes propane-gas appliances, solar lighting, wood heating, a barbecue, and a picnic table. Pets, tents, and trailers are not permitted on site.
Frequently asked questions
Domaine Batchelder offers: Hunting, Fishing. The species found on the territory are Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Moose.
7 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 16 guests.
Packages start at 121 $. The exact rate depends on the period, length of stay and party size.
Road access. Entrance at kilometre 31 of Route 155, at St-Roch-de-Mékinac.
Les animaux domestiques ne sont pas acceptés sur l'ensemble du territoire de la pourvoirie Domaine Batchelder, afin d'assurer la quiétude des lieux et le confort de tous les visiteurs.
Domaine Batchelder is located in Mauricie, Qc.
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Carl Grimard
June 2025 · Google
Friendly welcome. Great catches. I don't really understand some of the one-sided reviews. There's the luck factor when success isn't there. As for talent, that's another story. It takes a bit of a challenge all the same. I will come back with my boy.
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Mathieu Gelinas
May 2025 · Google
We are going there this year for a 4th year in a row very beautiful site , lakes filled with trout, we caught our quota every time and the staff very nice, I recommend it to you
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Joelle Fortin
December 2024 · Google
Very nice place to relax, very friendly staff, we liked it. There are fish, different lakes and the place is clean. We will go back in 2025.
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4.5 out of 5 on Google — Domaine Batchelder
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