Lac Connexe in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Connexe sits within Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec. Elevation runs to 367 metres. It measures about 60 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean listings. The closest town, Chibougamau, is 88 km away. It is 220 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Connexe

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include 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. Read Lac Connexe before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Lac Connexe more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac Coince at 0.9 km is the sensible second choice. Signs at Lac Connexe carry more weight than any list.