Lac Casa-Berardi Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Casa-Berardi is listed under Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The bank is 274 metres above sea level. The water covers some 99 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 4.1 km, and most of it is walkable. The closest town, La Sarre, is 79 km away. Further out sit Macamic (86 km) and Matagami (117 km). Also worth knowing: Lac Yves 0.9 km, Lac Janelle at 5.8 km, Lac Dieppe 9.1 km, Lac Theo at 10 km and Lac Kapakwea 11 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Casa-Berardi

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lac Casa-Berardi a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Lac Casa-Berardi rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply 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. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lac Yves is 0.9 km off. Treat access at Lac Casa-Berardi as something to verify.