Fishing at Lac a Truite, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a Truite falls in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, part of Quebec. It sits in northern bush. The closest town, Saint-Félicien, is 50 km away. The big place round here is Saguenay, 140 km distant. Neighbouring water: 0.7 km out stands Lac du Cran, Lac Rene within 0.8 km, 1.1 km out stands Lac Reniere, Lac Drapeau within 1.2 km and 2 km out stands Lac du Depot. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Truite

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lac a Truite the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 16°C and January near -18°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a Truite.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lac du Cran is 0.7 km distant. Ask locally about Lac a Truite if anything is unclear.