Lac a la Serpentine near Chibougamau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Nord-du-Québec end of Quebec holds Lac a la Serpentine. Northern bush runs right down to the water. Roughly 18 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The edge runs 3.4 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Nord-du-Québec. The nearest town is Chibougamau, 22 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 276 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Serpentine

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lac a la Serpentine light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 16°C and January near -20°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Lac a la Serpentine more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lac Lymburner is 1.8 km distant. Confirm before you fish Lac a la Serpentine.