Lac aux Puces, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac aux Puces falls in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, part of Quebec. The surroundings are spruce and muskeg. The water measures roughly 3 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean are larger. Roberval sits 44 km from here and is the nearest stop. Saint-Prime lies 46 km off, Saint-Félicien another 48 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Puces

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean cover 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. Fish Lac aux Puces where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -17°C at the bottom of winter. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Lac aux Puces around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lac Gerard at 0.6 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac aux Puces before loading the car.