Fishing at Lac de la Cachette, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac de la Cachette belongs to Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. It sits at 380 metres above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Our Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Saint-Félicien, is 52 km distant. Saguenay is the closest city, 135 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Cachette

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean records list northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Lac de la Cachette in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 16°C and January reads -17°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan any trip to Lac de la Cachette around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lac Zero at 2.1 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Lac de la Cachette is worth confirming on the day.