Lac des Psylles, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac des Psylles sits within Nord-du-Québec in Quebec. It lies 427 metres above sea level. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec are larger. Chibougamau is the closest place, 32 km off. Further out sit Chapais (60 km) and Mistissini (76 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Psylles

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lac des Psylles light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -19°C in January up to 16°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac des Psylles.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lac Alida at 1.9 km is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Lac des Psylles as something to verify.