Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Nord-du-Québec entry here is Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud, in Quebec. It stands 408 metres above sea level. Some 13 km away sits Chibougamau, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Chapais at 50 km and Mistissini at 53 km. Also within reach: Lac a l'Eau Verte a shade over 0.5 km, Lac Ross (1.2 km), Lac Marianne a shade over 1.2 km, Lac Galloway (2 km) and Lac Geoff a shade over 2 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Nord-du-Québec, recorded fish include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -20°C to 16°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. At Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Lac a l'Eau Verte is 0.5 km distant. Nothing on Lac a l'Eau Verte Sud should be assumed from this page alone.