Fishing at Lac Awahagats, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Awahagats is set in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits in taiga country. Surface area runs to some 10.18 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. You have roughly 64 km of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It ranks high for size among our Nord-du-Québec listings. Chisasibi sits 107 km from the bank. Beyond it, Sanikiluaq at 274 km and Waskaganish at 322 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Awahagats

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Lac Awahagats in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in July and bottom out at -23°C in January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid usually goes in mid May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. In an average year the thaw lands around mid May and the freeze near early November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Lac Awahagats by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Lac Awisinaukamach, 9.6 km out. What applies at Lac Awahagats may have changed since it was mapped.