Lac Billiard Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Billiard is a Côte-Nord water, in Quebec. The surroundings are northern bush. About 4.69 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Around 14 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. On our Côte-Nord list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Labrador City, 269 km away. For a city, Saguenay is 820 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Billiard

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Côte-Nord: logperch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lac Billiard before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 11°C, the coldest about -24°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early June. Open water usually runs from early June until about late October. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Time your trip to Lac Billiard by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lac Des Landes, 4.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Lac Billiard before loading the car.