Lac de l'Arpenteur Fishing in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de l'Arpenteur lies within the bounds of Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The water sits 627 metres up. Small at around 5 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Quebec listings. The closest town, Saint-Honoré, is 65 km distant. After that come Saint-Fulgence at 68 km and Saint-Ambroise at 75 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'Arpenteur

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public occurrence data for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean names northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lac de l'Arpenteur repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 15°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. From about mid May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Lac de l'Arpenteur by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac Domine sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lac de l'Arpenteur locally before you travel.