Lac Boule de Feu Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Boule de Feu lies within the bounds of Côte-Nord, Quebec. Elevation runs to 495 metres. About 9 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Forestville, 102 km away. After that come Saint-Honoré at 104 km and Saint-Fulgence at 104 km. Round about: Lac Jean-Marie within 0.5 km, Lac Mene at 2 km, Etang Marcel within 2.3 km, Etang Claude at 2.4 km and Lac Gray within 2.6 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Boule de Feu

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Côte-Nord, recorded fish include logperch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Lac Boule de Feu decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 15°C in July and bottom out at -19°C in January. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Boule de Feu.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lac Jean-Marie at 0.5 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lac Boule de Feu are worth checking on the day.