Lac Chaillon, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Chaillon in the Newfoundland and Labrador part of Newfoundland and Labrador. It lies 564 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to some 13.10 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. By size it stands out even at Newfoundland and Labrador level. Nearest town is Labrador City, 170 km off. Saguenay is the closest city, 706 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chaillon

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Anyone new to Lac Chaillon should walk it once before setting up. Where the bottom hardens, expect the fish to be holding.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 12°C in July and bottoms out near -24°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early June. On average, early June opens the water and late October closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Lac Chaillon follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lac Chaviteau at 5.3 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Chaillon in particular, ask before you travel.