Lac Andre near Chibougamau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac Andre sits within Nord-du-Québec in Quebec. It stands 404 metres above sea level. At 1.01 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. With about 4.5 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The town to know is Chibougamau, 28 km out. Then Chapais, 46 km, and Mistissini, 86 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Andre

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Lac Andre where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. Break-up near early May, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Andre.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Guy sits 1.2 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Lac Andre.