Lac a la Perdrix Fishing Guide, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  The Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean end of Quebec holds Lac a la Perdrix. Height above sea level is 599 metres. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. For a base, Saint-Fulgence sits 70 km out. Saint-Honoré follows at 70 km, then Chicoutimi at 79 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Perdrix

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Lac a la Perdrix a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. Open water usually runs from mid May until about mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a la Perdrix.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lac du Canot, 0.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Lac a la Perdrix may have changed since it was mapped.