Lac Cerf-Volant Fishing near Chute-aux-Outardes, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Cerf-Volant is a Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean water, in Quebec. The country here is northern bush. The water measures roughly 9 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. Chute-aux-Outardes is the closest town at 180 km. Betsiamites lies 182 km off, Hauterive another 182 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cerf-Volant

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name 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. Lac Cerf-Volant gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -21°C to 15°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The open-water window runs from around mid May to about early November in an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Time your trip to Lac Cerf-Volant by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Petit lac Pierre sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Cerf-Volant before loading the car.