Lac des Coussinets Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac des Coussinets belongs to Côte-Nord. The bank is 482 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.42 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The shoreline runs about 15 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. The closest town, Kuujjuaq, is 200 km distant. Further out sit Labrador City (382 km) and Wabush (388 km). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Coussinets

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Lac des Coussinets a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 12°C for July and -26°C for January. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early June. The open-water window runs from around early June to about late October in an average year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Lac des Coussinets that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Du Chambon at 7.7 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lac des Coussinets are worth checking on the day.