Lac Dempster Fishing Guide, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Dempster is listed under Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits at 339 metres above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 8 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Nord-du-Québec. Head to Chapais, 45 km away, for anything you forgot. Then Waswanipi, 62 km, and Chibougamau, 74 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Dempster

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Lac Dempster where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -20°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Lac Dempster rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lac Keller at 1.9 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Dempster in particular, ask before you travel.