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

• Overview

  Nord-du-Québec in Quebec is where Lac Courdon sits. The bank gives way to taiga. Roughly 1.41 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 9.4 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. The nearest place of any size is Nain, 180 km away. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 1131 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Courdon

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Lac Courdon rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -22°C to 10°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid June. In an average year the thaw lands around mid June and the freeze near mid October. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Lac Courdon by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Lac Lomier, 14 km away. Check the position on Lac Courdon before loading the car.