The Zec de la Bessonne is a "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (controlled harvesting area) (ZEC) near La Tuque in administrative region of Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada.

It takes its name from a former private hunting club which was abolished upon creating the Zec.

However, the island "Steamboat" is recognized as a heronry and bird colony, and is located in the center of Lake Wayagamac.

The term "Bessonne" identifying a river, two lakes, one island, a dam and a zec (controlled harvesting zone) are related.

The toponym "Zec de la Bessonne" was officialized on August 5, 1982 at the Bank of Names Places of Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Places of Quebec).