Fishing Lac Carcajou in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Carcajou is a Côte-Nord water, in Quebec. It sits at 265 metres above sea level. It covers about 5 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Côte-Nord standards. Supplies mean a trip to Baie-Comeau, 64 km off. Saint-Alexandre is 67 km away, with Port-Cartier at 68 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Carcajou

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Côte-Nord cover logperch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Lac Carcajou in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -15°C on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Lac Carcajou follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. 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. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lac de la Grande Decharge at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lac Carcajou are worth checking on the day.