Lac Bonneau Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Bonneau in Côte-Nord, Quebec. It sits at 392 metres above sea level. At 2.08 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 17 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. On our Côte-Nord list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Hauterive, 116 km out. Saguenay sits 246 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bonneau

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Côte-Nord cover logperch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lac Bonneau the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid May. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Lac Bonneau more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lac du Sorcier, 2.5 km away. Check the position at Lac Bonneau before loading the car.