Lac Amichinatwayach, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Amichinatwayach is set in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The country here is spruce and muskeg. The nearest town is Kuujjuaq, 349 km away. Beyond it, Sanikiluaq at 410 km and Inukjuak at 426 km. In the same area: Lac Mondain out at 14 km, Lac Sirve a shade over 21 km, Lac Demitte out at 21 km, Petit lac des Loups Marins a shade over 37 km and Lac Gigon out at 38 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Amichinatwayach

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Nord-du-Québec list Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Lac Amichinatwayach that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 13°C on average, January about -24°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. The lid tends to go about late May and return around early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Amichinatwayach.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Lac Mondain is 14 km off. What applies at Lac Amichinatwayach may have changed since it was mapped.