Lac de l'Hirondelle Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de l'Hirondelle is listed under Côte-Nord, Quebec. It stands 155 metres above sea level. It measures about 17 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 2.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Some 65 km away sits Baie-Comeau, the nearest settlement. Then Saint-Alexandre, 68 km, and Port-Cartier, 68 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'Hirondelle

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Côte-Nord, recorded fish include logperch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to Lac de l'Hirondelle should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -14°C. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Lac de l'Hirondelle rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Lac de la Grive, 1.1 km away. Confirm access to Lac de l'Hirondelle locally before you travel.