Lac aux Ecureuils in Côte-Nord: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Côte-Nord entry here is Lac aux Ecureuils, in Quebec. It sits at 255 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 47 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The perimeter runs near 5.3 km, so plan the walk before you start. The nearest town is Saint-Alexandre, 50 km away. The big place round here is Saguenay, 304 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Ecureuils

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Côte-Nord list logperch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Lac aux Ecureuils a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Lac aux Ecureuils to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lac des Pies de Camp sits 1.4 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac aux Ecureuils before loading the car.