Fishing at Lac Citoys, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Citoys is set in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits at 390 metres above sea level. Roughly 12 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. About 1.7 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Our Nord-du-Québec list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Chibougamau, 72 km away. Further out sit Mistissini (96 km) and Chapais (100 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Citoys

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Lac Citoys should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -19°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Citoys.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lac Ary is 1 km distant. Check the position on Lac Citoys before loading the car.