Fishing at Lac Burton, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Burton in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. Height above sea level is 66 metres. Surface area runs to some 230.15 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. The water reaches back into a network of arms, each one worth a session of its own. Few waters listed in Nord-du-Québec are bigger. Some 115 km away sits Chisasibi, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 864 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Burton

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Nord-du-Québec list Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Lac Burton responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -23°C and July at about 13°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter locks it down, and late May brings it back. On average, late May opens the water and mid November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Burton.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lac Katimiyakamach is 18 km off. Check the position at Lac Burton before loading the car.