Fishing Lac aux Eaux Mortes in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac aux Eaux Mortes lies within the bounds of Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. Elevation runs to 418 metres. About 1.85 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. At about 22 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. The town to know is Saint-Félicien, 31 km out. Saguenay is the closest city, 128 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Eaux Mortes

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean list 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. Read Lac aux Eaux Mortes for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Expect Lac aux Eaux Mortes to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Lac Clair at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. Treat Lac aux Eaux Mortes as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.