Fishing at Lac Bos, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Bos belongs to Côte-Nord. It stands 581 metres above sea level. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Côte-Nord standards. Some 124 km away sits Forestville, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 145 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bos

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lac Bos a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid May. Expect the water usable from around mid May until roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Lac Bos.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Legault sits 1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Bos before loading the car.