Fishing at Lac Avion, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Avion in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The surface lies 422 metres up. It covers about 9 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest place of any size is Métabetchouan, 52 km away. Chambord lies 56 km off, Roberval another 59 km. In the same area: Lac Bief at about 2 km, Lac Castor the better part of 2.9 km, Lac Secret at about 2.9 km, Lac Banane the better part of 3 km and Lac Basile at about 3 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Avion

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. 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. Fish documented in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include 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. The shape of Lac Avion decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -17°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Avion.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lac Bief, 2 km out. For Lac Avion in particular, ask before you travel.