Lac des Allemands in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac des Allemands sits within Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec. Elevation runs to 277 metres. Surface area is around 17 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 3.9 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The nearest town is Pont Rouge, 57 km away. Further out sit Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (58 km) and Sainte-Monique (58 km). No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Allemands

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name 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 des Allemands fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac des Allemands.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lac des Parulines is 1.1 km distant. Check the position at Lac des Allemands before loading the car.