The zec Tawachiche is a Controlled Harvested Zone of the province of Quebec, in (Canada), mainly located in the Municipality of Lac-aux-Sables, Quebec in Mauricie, north of Sainte-Thècle, Quebec and Saint-Tite, Quebec. Located approximately 80 km north of Trois-Rivières, it is bordered to the east by Portneuf wildlife sanctuary.

The main entrance to the ZEC Tawachiche is located near the mouth of the Tawachiche West River in the Audy Station, 9.1 km from the intersection of the road 153 in the village of Hervey-Jonction, Quebec. The second entry into the territory of the ZEC is located north of the River Aux-Eaux-Mortes (rivière-aux-eaux-mortes), this entry is accessible via the Road 155 and taking the path of Carignan (Lac-à-Beauce, Quebec) south of La Tuque, Quebec. Visitors can also access the ZEC territory in which seaplanes landing is possible on the lakes Masketsi, Roberge, the Bear and Hackett.

Geography

Zec Tawachiche has 128 lakes (of which 72 are used for fishing) and four rivers in an area of ​​318 km². The vast majority of these lakes are accessible by car. Three lakes are reserved for fly fishing. ZEC offers vacationers and nature lovers a variety of attractions and activities: hunting, fishing, rustic camping, canoe camping, stay in a cottage, hiking trails... The area can also circulate ATV or snowmobile, depending on the season. Visitors can indulge in the observation of nature, flora, fauna and landscapes. ZEC is located in the fishing area number 26.

Rail line Hervey-Jonction, Quebec to Senneterre, Quebec (Abitibi) via La Tuque, Quebec, through the ZEC Tawachiche. Via Rail allows visitors to take the train or stand at various stops on the territory of the ZEC.

The two main rivers are: Tawachiche and its tributary the West Tawachiche whose mouth is located in the Audy, near the main entrance of the ZEC.

Accommodations

In 1978, the administration of the ZEC was entrusted to the Association of hunting, fishing and resort Tawachiche inc (Association de chasse, pêche et villégiature Tawachiche inc). Annually, the entries of the ZEC Tawachiche open at the end of April and close at the end of October. In May and June, recording hours are from 6:00 to 22:00; July to October from 7:00 to 21:00. Visitors can get at the ZEC various items such as worms, ice, hunting licenses, fishing and trapping. Users can also rent boats and motors. Hunters can use the government registration service for the big animals.

ZEC has ramps launching on four large lakes. In order to accommodate its sailors and vacationers, the ZEC offers a rental service for boats, motor and sale of various items. Zec allows visitors to use outboard motors under 10 forces only on the lakes Roberge, "à l'ours" (Bear lake), Masketsi and chain of lakes Hackett.

Several utilities are available outside the ZEC in villages Hervey-Jonction, Quebec, Lac-aux-Sables, Quebec and Sainte-Thècle, Quebec as convenience stores, gas stations , grocery stores, pharmacies, car garages ... CLSC Saint-Tite is located 26 km from the main entrance of the ZEC Tawachiche.