Lac Bonnefoy in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Lac Bonnefoy in the Nord-du-Québec part of Quebec. The surroundings are taiga. At 7.72 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. Some 41 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. Across our Quebec listings, few waters are bigger. The town to know is Puvirnituq, 56 km out. After that come Inukjuak at 212 km and Salluit at 234 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bonnefoy

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Nord-du-Québec: Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Lac Bonnefoy light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -25°C in January up to 11°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Winter locks it down, and mid June brings it back. Open water usually runs from mid June until about late October. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Bonnefoy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lac Tasirruarusiq at 8.1 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac Bonnefoy locally before you travel.