Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Water Sports · Quebec
A remote Quebec outfitter on Lac Échouani near Lac-Moselle offering walleye and pike fishing plus moose and bear hunts, with clean cabins, good boats and hosts that many groups return to.
Pavillon Richer is a wilderness outfitter reached by a long drive, and guests who make the trip say it's worth it. Anglers describe a big, healthy natural lake, Lac Échouani, where you can feel like the only boat on the water, with loons and dark water setting the scene.
Walleye are the main draw, with reports of plenty of fish and some over 10 lb, and pike are abundant. Boats and motors are described as new or well maintained, and cabins as clean and equipped with heating, hot water, showers and fridges. Some packages include a cabin with its own dock. One angler warns the lake has many shoals and unmarked rocks.
Hunters are just as loyal. Groups come back year after year for fall moose hunts and spring bear hunts, crediting the hosts' knowledge of the territory and good hunting sites. Many reviewers name the hosts for going out of their way to help, and more than one group rebooked before leaving.
Not every stay has gone well. One older review describes a cabin with an empty water tank and no generator, another guest found their cabin disappointing, and a couple of very recent reviews complain about how the owner treated them. A slow walleye week in poor weather also comes up. Ask which cabin you'll have when you book.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 63 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Pavillon Richer directly.
