My Lake
Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Townships, our magnificent lake is a natural jewel that provides an enchanting setting for recreation, relaxation and discovery. Whether you're a water sports enthusiast, a nature lover or simply looking for a peaceful place to recharge, Brome Lake offers an unforgettable experience.
Launching Ramp for Small Non-Motorized Boats
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. To access free parking, residents can purchase an annual pass for $5 at Town Hall. See the Parking section of this page for full details.
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). To access the parking lot for free, residents can purchase an annual access pass for $5 at Town Hall. See the Parking section of this page for full details. The site also features a picnic and rest area.
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
688 Bondville Road
Brome Lake, QC J0E 1R0
Phone number: 450 242-8888
Des frais s’appliquent.
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.
Boat Wash Station
To protect Brome Lake from invasive exotic species, it is now mandatory to have your boat cleaned 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, ballast tanks, holds, coolers, internal compartments and livewell pumps.
Practical information
- Located opposite the Domaine des Érables campground, at 685 Bondville Road,
- the boat wash station is available for all types of watercraft, motorized or not (including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards)
- and is free for everyone.
Hours of operation
- 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. until the end of August. The station will be closed in the event of difficult navigation conditions (heavy rain, strong winds, etc.).
Non-Residents
All boats, motorized or not, must be washed at thwash station located at 685 Bondville 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.
Residents
A. Access Stickers
All residents, whether lakeside property owners or not, can purchase 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. In 2024, non-motorized watercraft do not require an access 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 could result in a statement of offence.
How to apply
- Download the form by clicking the button below
- Fill it in at home, either directly in the PDF or on paper by printing it out. Paper versions are also available at Town Hall.
- Prepare the required documents
- Hand in the form in person at Town Hall. Your licence tag will be issued on-site if proof of residence is provided.
Or - Mail the form along with a photocopy of the required documents. Your access sticker will be returned to you by mail.
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)
- Motorized watercraft licence, name and address on licence
B. Accepted cleaning methods
If the boat wash is closed and you've visited another lake or river, follow these recommendations to effectively clean your boat at home.
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.
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.
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
Nautical Map
Before venturing out on the lake, the Town of Brome Lake recommends that you have a copy of the Brome Lake nautical chart on hand.
Water quality in Brome Lake and its watersheds
Every 7 to 10 days, from June to October, Conservation Lac Brome, an organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of Brome Lake and its watersheds, produces a water quality report for Brome Lake, which you can consult on their website.
Fish species found in Brome Lake
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 on Brome Lake
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.
Water Level
Some data on Brome lake
A 14.6 km² body of water, Brome lake is bordered to the east by Foster, Gauvin and Glenn Mountains, from which Coldbrook Creek flows.
- Perimeter: 20.6 km
- Average depth: 6.3 meters
- Maximum depth (at the pit): 12.8 meters
- Water turnover time: 10.2 months
- Total water volume: 94.6 million m³
- Average discharge rate: 3.9 m³ (at the Foster dam)
- The pond pouring of the Brome lake adds to 186,7 km²
- The high-water mark is 197.28 meters above sea level.
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