Fishing Lac aux Deux Decharges in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac aux Deux Decharges falls in Nord-du-Québec, part of Quebec. It lies 757 metres above sea level. At roughly 15.68 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The perimeter is close to 46 km, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec. Godefroy lies 179 km from the water. After that come Fermont at 260 km and Labrador City at 277 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Deux Decharges

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Lac aux Deux Decharges should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -23°C in January and 13°C in July. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. The open-water window runs from around late May to about late October in an average year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On Lac aux Deux Decharges that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lac du Cran Casse is 8.1 km off. Confirm access to Lac aux Deux Decharges locally before you travel.