Lac Chevrillon, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Chevrillon belongs to Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The bank gives way to boreal forest. Around 21.74 sq km of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Some 72 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. Few waters listed in Nord-du-Québec are bigger. Chibougamau lies 12 km from the water. Beyond it, Chapais at 38 km and Mistissini at 62 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chevrillon

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lac Chevrillon light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 16°C and January reads -20°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Anyone fishing Lac Chevrillon regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lac Gignac at 7.7 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lac Chevrillon carry more weight than any list.