My Lake

Douglass Beach: it is not possible to launch motorized boats at Douglass Beach. However, since the summer of 2017, a ramp has been installed there for small watercraft such as kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards (SUP). There is paid parking at Douglass Beach: $20 for the day or $6 for two hours or less. Residents can purchase an annual pass for $5 through the citizen portal. See the Parking section of this page for full details.
Please note that the Blinkay app, previously used for parking payments, should no longer be used.

Tiffany Park: there's a boat launch for small watercraft (kayaks, canoes, windsurf boards) at Tiffany Park, located on Lakeside Road between Foster and Knowlton. Parking costs $20 a day or $6 for two hours or less (payable at the parking meter). Residents can purchase an annual access pass for $5 through the citizen portal. See the Parking section of this page for full details. The site also features a picnic and rest area.
Please note that the Blinkay app, previously used for parking payments, should no longer be used.

Carke Terrace: offers access to the lake as weel as a dock for non-motorized watercraft, in addition to being a popular spot for relaxing and enjoying the view. Residents may obtain an annual access pass for $5 through the Citizen Portal, allowing them to park without having to pay on each visit. See the Parking section on this page for full details.

Knowlton Marina: For a fee, you can launch your kayak, canoe, SUP board or sailboat at the Marina during opening hours.  

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

Marina and launch ramp for rowboats and motorboats 

Domaine des Érables

688 Bondville Road
Brome Lake, QC  J0E 1R0

Phone number: 450 242-8888

Des frais s’appliquent. 

Marina Knowlton

78 Benoit Street
Knowlton, QC  J0E 1V0

Phone number: 450 243-5453
Email: info@marinaknowlton.com

Marina members can moor their boat at an assigned spot on one of the docks for the entire season. The marina also has a boat launch ramp (fees apply) and a fuelling station. 

To protect Brome Lake from invasive exotic species, it is now mandatory to have your boat washed before launching it on the lake and its tributaries.

It is also required to drain and dry all compartments that may contain water. Draining must be done away from the lake, streams and ditches. Examples of compartments to be emptied include bait buckets, engine, ballast tanks, holds, coolers, internal compartments and livewell pumps. 

See full regulations

Practical information for the boat wash station  

• The boat wash station is located at 704 Lakeside Road, near the Tourism Welcome Centre.
• It is available for all types of watercraft, motorized or not (including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards).
• For non-residents, a fee of $20 is required for the washing of motorized boats. Non-motorized boats may be washed at no charge. Seasonal passes are available for $100 and can be obtained at Town Hall. A $10 fee applies for the smart card. 
• Residents of Brome Lake may request complimentary boat-washing access when applying for their sticker, provided they navigate more than one body of water.

Period of operation 

• The self-service wash station is open.

Non-Residents

All boats, motorized or not, must be washed at the washing station located at 704 Lakeside Road.

Washing certificate

The boat washing certificate is the official document proving that the boat has been washed before being launched on Brome Lake. It will be given to you at the end of the cleaning so that you can show proof. It's important to bring the cleaning certificate with you in the boat, and to show it to water patrollers on request. 

It expires when the boat leaves the lake, or 24 hours after it is issued. The certificate can be renewed by a water patroller or station attendant if the boat remains on Brome Lake for longer than 24 hours. 

How Does It Work?

Residents

A. Access Stickers

All residents, whether lakeside property owners or not, can obtain an access sticker to be exempted from having to provide a wash certificate if they only navigate on Brome Lake.

Who: Brome Lake residents who own a motorized watercraft. Since 2025, motorized and non-motorized watercrafts must be equipped with a sticker.

When: At all times. An access sticker is required to navigate on the lake. A by-law is in effect, and failure to comply may result in a ticket for non-compliance.

To apply online

• Before applying for a sticker online, you must create an account on the citizen portal and be logged in (this will allow you to quickly renew your application in future years).

Check Out the Steps To Follow

How to apply using the paper form 

Download and print the form by clicking the button below

• Fill it in at home. Paper versions are also available at Town Hall.

• Prepare the required documents

• Hand in the form in person at Town Hall.

The following documents are required: 

• Identification
• A document showing the concordance between the resident's name and their address in Brome Lake (e.g., copy of tax bill, rental lease, Hydro-Québec bill)
• Motorized watercraft licence (engine over 7.5 kW), name and address on licence

Sticker Application Form

B. Access Code for the Washing Station 

For Brome Lake residents, when submitting your sticker application, you may request access to wash your watercraft free of charge if you navigate if you use more than one body of water. 

• In the sticker application form (new application or renewal), check the box to request access to the washing station.
• You will receive a numeric code on your user certificate (the document to which your sticker will be attached).
• The code must be entered on the payment terminal touchscreen to activate the pressure washer.
• If you wish to obtain a code during the summer season, please send your request by email to environnement@lacbrome.ca and a code will be provided to you.
• Smart cards will also be available at Town Hall for a fee of $10.

C. Responsibility

Lakeside residents are required to ask visitors to wash their boats before launching them from their property. Fines may be issued to anyone who allows a watercraft to be launched without a valid washing certificate or access sticker.

Watercraft washing 

The steps for washing a watercraft are as follows:

• Inspect and wash the exterior surfaces of watercraft, trailers, and equipment.
  • The washing station indicates the required time for each type of watercraft. For example, a pontoon must be washed for 5 minutes, compared to at least 1 minute for a kayak. Follow the small lights on the control panel that indicate the washing time based on your watercraft.
• Drain all water from the watercraft, trailer, and equipment.
• Completely dry all parts of the watercraft and equipment, and ensure no water remains.

Here are the parts of the watercraft and equipment that must be washed.

Mooring Space Tenant

Summer mooring space tenants can apply for a sticker by following the instructions above. 

Persons considered as renters do not have to be residents of Brome Lake. 

The following proof is required: 

• Photo ID with address; 
• Proof of rental of a space in a marina or other (example: rental lease) valid for the current year. The rental period must be indicated; 
• The proof must indicate the boat licence number; 
• The motorboat licence, with the name and address shown on the licence. 

Frequently Asked Questions

According to a 2011 report by Brome Lake Conservation, there are 17 species of fish documented in Brome Lake and its watersheds, mainly a large number of yellow perch, but also smallmouth bass and walleye. As with all other lakes and waterways in Quebec, fishing is regulated, and you must carry your fishing permit with you and comply with the dates when fishing is permitted.

Ice fishing is a very popular activity on the lake during the cold season. Before venturing onto the lake on foot or in a motorized vehicle such as a four-wheeler, make sure the ice is solid. A minimum of 5 inches of white ice is required for safe ice fishing.  

You can access the lake via the Douglass Beach parking lot at 213 Lakeside Road, or rent a cabin and equipment at Domaine des Érables at 688 Bondville Road, in the Foster sector. By phone: 450 242-8888. 

Brome lake Water Level

Town of Brome Lake, in collaboration with the Centre d’expertise hydrique du Québec (CEHQ), makes available computer data on the level and flow of Brome lake collected from two stations erected in 2006: one at the Douglass beach and the other 8 km downstream the Foster dam, on the bridge on Matapédia Road.

To access these statistics, click on the following links:

Plage Douglass (Level) – In French Only

Bridge on Matapedia Road (Flow) – In French Only

Every winter, the level of Brome Lake must be lowered to protect the shoreline and prevent the risk of spring flooding. This process is known as “winter drawdown”.  This operation is managed by the Town of Brome Lake, which ensures that water levels comply with the standards set out in the protocol.

Brome lake is a magnificent body of water used by many recreational boaters. All users are responsible for preserving the environmental and protecting the harmonious cohabitation of activities that take place there. 

You can consult the Nautical Pratices Guide.

Nautical Map

Before venturing out on the lake, it is recommends that you have a copy of the Brome Lake nautical chart on hand. 

Download nautical chart

Ondago application

Discover the special features of Brome Lake and its tributaries using the digital map offered in the Ondago application. This map allows you to enjoy a better experience on the lake while reducing the ecological footprint of your activities. Depending on your geolocation, you'll discover many precise indications concerning: 

• the location of the boat wash station 
• the depth of the lake according to your position 
• the different navigation zones 

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