Lac Daniel Fishing near Kuujjuaq, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Daniel lies in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. Land around it is spruce and muskeg. At roughly 24.43 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The shoreline runs to about 80 km, far more than one trip can cover. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec. For supplies, Kuujjuaq is 185 km out. Beyond it, Nain at 292 km and Labrador City at 607 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Daniel

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. 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. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Lac Daniel decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 10°C and February near -22°C on the long-run figures. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid June. On average, mid June opens the water and mid October closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Lac Daniel fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Burrel at 6.9 km is the sensible second choice. For Lac Daniel in particular, ask before you travel.