Lac Chamilly Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Quebec holds Lac Chamilly, in Nord-du-Québec. It stands 467 metres above sea level. At some 4.88 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Some 36 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. Start from Labrador City, 343 km down the road. It is 713 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chamilly

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac Chamilly that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 13°C and January about -25°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Winter locks it down, and late May brings it back. Climate figures give an open season running late May to late October. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Lac Chamilly follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Davenel, 2.5 km out. Confirm access to Lac Chamilly locally before you travel.