Lac des Prairies Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac des Prairies falls in Côte-Nord, part of Quebec. The setting is lake country bush. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Côte-Nord list. For supplies, Saint-Augustin is 104 km out. After that come St. Anthony at 111 km and Baie Verte at 182 km. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Prairies

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Côte-Nord cover logperch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lac des Prairies for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 14°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Lac des Prairies fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data has parking about 450 m from the shore. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Lac a la Poule is 1.1 km off. Check the position at Lac des Prairies before loading the car.