Lac des Cedres Fishing near Saint-Ambroise, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac des Cedres in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The shore lies 26 km out. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. The closest town, Saint-Ambroise, is 14 km distant. For a city, Saguenay is 29 km off. Within a short drive: Lac Robin some 1.5 km off, 1.5 km away is Lac Hudon, Lac Marc some 1.7 km off, 2.2 km away is Lac Michel and Lac Claveau some 2.3 km off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Cedres

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Lac des Cedres gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 18°C, while January sits near -18°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Lac des Cedres runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Lac Robin, 1.5 km out. Nothing on Lac des Cedres should be assumed from this page alone.