Air Tamarac
Clova, Quebec
Family-run Quebec outfitter operating fly-in fishing and hunting camps across five remote territories by seaplane.
Overview
Air Tamarac is a family-operated outfitter based in Clova, Quebec, specializing in fly-in sport fishing and moose hunting by seaplane. Founded in 1968 by Jacques R. Bérubé, the operation was acquired by Éliane Bédard and Jean Blanchard in 1994, and in 2024 Charlotte Morrissette, Louis Blanchard, and Robin Blanchard joined as co-owners. The outfitter operates 24 cabins spread across three main outfitting territories: Lake Hébert (including Lake Charlotte) in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James territory, Lake Sauterelle in Haute-Mauricie, and Gouin Reservoir (including Lake Angèle). All destinations are accessible exclusively by seaplane.
All fishing and hunting territories are reached by floatplane from the primary base at Clova or from a second base at Sainte-Anne-du-Lac. The outfitter operates its own fleet of seaplanes and also offers air taxi services. Air Tamarac has been a member of the Quebec Outfitters Federation for over 30 years.
Established: 1968
Highlights
The Fishing
Air Tamarac has fly-in fishing for walleye, northern pike, and native brook trout. The Gouin Reservoir holds trophy northern pike. Lake Hébert (about 76 miles north of the Clova base, reachable only by a 45-minute seaplane flight) holds large quantities of walleye under exclusive fishing rights. Lake Charlotte, also on the Lake Hébert exclusive territory, is a strict catch-and-release lake for walleye and pike. The Lake Sauterelle territory, north of Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, has brook trout fishing on a deep, multi-lake system with several satellite lakes reached by trail.
Guests fish from aluminum boats (Princecraft Yukon or Lund SSV 16 models) powered by Mercury 4-stroke outboard motors. Boats, motors, fuel, and equipment are included in packages. The outfitter promotes catch-and-release practices and enforces size-slot regulations on most of its territories to maintain fish populations. Some satellite lakes around the Sauterelle and Gouin territories are reached by short hiking trails for additional brook trout and pike fishing.
Accommodations
Air Tamarac operates 24 cabins distributed across its territories, all accessible only by seaplane. Cabins range from recently modernized multi-bedroom units with solar energy, indoor showers, and toilets to log home-style cottages such as the fully solar-powered cabin at Lake Charlotte, which accommodates two to five people. Most cabins have two enclosed bedrooms and capacity for four to six guests. At Lake Hébert, five cabins are situated on an island in the southern part of the lake and two are located at the north end; caretaker couples are on-site at several locations. All packages are European plan, meaning guests bring their own food and personal belongings. A 110-pound per-person luggage limit applies on seaplane departures from Clova.
Fish Species
What They Offer
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Boats includedGetting There
The main floatplane base is located at Clova, Quebec, reachable by road from Mont-Saint-Michel or La Tuque via Parent, or by train from Montreal or La Tuque. A second floatplane base operates at Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, approximately three hours from Montreal or Ottawa, and is the primary departure point for the Lake Sauterelle territory and moose hunting camps. From Clova, Lake Hébert is a 45-minute seaplane flight north. All fishing and hunting territories are accessible exclusively by seaplane with no road access.
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