Fishing at Lac a Leon, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a Leon is set in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. The sea is 1.1 km distant. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. The nearest town is Gaspé, 36 km away. Perce follows at 76 km, then Grande-Riviere at 82 km. Also worth knowing: Lac a Lionel some 0.7 km off, Lac a Julien the better part of 1 km, Lac Cache some 1 km off, Lac Ti-Jean the better part of 2.7 km and Lac du Nord some 3.7 km off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Leon

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine records list Atlantic cod, American eel, Pacific cod, striped bass and alewife among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Lac a Leon for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -12°C to 16°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Lac a Leon by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Lac a Lionel sits 0.7 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac a Leon, the notice at the access point is the final word.