Lac a Monsieur-Cote, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac a Monsieur-Cote sits in Côte-Nord, out in Quebec. Elevation runs to 137 metres. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. Nearest town is Chute-aux-Outardes, 16 km off. Betsiamites is 21 km away, with Hauterive at 27 km. Near neighbours: Lac la Pluie just 1 km, Lacs Jumeaux near enough 1.5 km, Lac Acide just 3.5 km, Lac Carre near enough 3.5 km and Lac Tremblay just 3.5 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Monsieur-Cote

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lac a Monsieur-Cote a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -15°C for January. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Lac a Monsieur-Cote runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac la Pluie at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lac a Monsieur-Cote are worth checking on the day.