Lac Arne Fishing near Port-Cartier, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Arne in Côte-Nord, Quebec. The water sits 211 metres up. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Port-Cartier at 34 km is the nearest place to stop. Saguenay is the closest city, 372 km away. Others worth noting: Lac Goliat within 1.7 km, Lac Chicot a shade over 2.1 km, Lac Mas within 2.4 km, Lac Blaney a shade over 2.6 km and Petit lac a l'Anguille within 2.8 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Arne

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Côte-Nord records list logperch among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Lac Arne gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about -17°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. From about mid May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Arne.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Goliat, 1.7 km out. Treat Lac Arne as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.