Fishing Lac a l'Outarde in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a l'Outarde falls in Côte-Nord, part of Quebec. It sits 2 km in from the sea. It runs to roughly 28 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge covers about 6.6 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. 11 km away sits Sept-Îles, the nearest town. It is 394 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac a l'Outarde

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Côte-Nord, recorded fish include logperch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lac a l'Outarde that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 16°C for July and -16°C for January. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Lac a l'Outarde around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Parking within 370 m means no long carry with tackle. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lac a l'Anguille at 1.4 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Lac a l'Outarde should be assumed from this page alone.