Lac Carre Fishing near Port-Cartier, Quebec

• Overview

  Out in Côte-Nord, Quebec, sits Lac Carre. Tidal water begins 24 km from here. This is sizeable water at about 1.14 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The margin runs to about 7.7 km in total. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Supplies mean a trip to Port-Cartier, 24 km off. Saint-Alexandre lies 24 km off, Sept-Îles another 47 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Carre

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lac Carre light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -16°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Carre.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lac Soure, 0.7 km away. For Lac Carre, the notice at the access point is the final word.