Lac Brassard, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Brassard lies within the bounds of Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The bank is 374 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Roberval lies 53 km from the water. Saint-Prime lies 55 km off, Métabetchouan another 55 km. Others within reach: Lac en Arriere out at 1.8 km, Lac aux Goelands some 2.1 km off, Lac Luc out at 2.5 km, Petit lac aux Goelands some 2.7 km off and Lac Trappe a l'Ours out at 3.3 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Brassard

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lac Brassard rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 17°C and January near -17°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. At Lac Brassard the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lac en Arriere at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lac Brassard are worth checking on the day.