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

• Overview

  Lac des Six Milles falls in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, part of Quebec. Everything around it is boreal forest. At some 1.87 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The edge covers about 17 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Saint-Fulgence, 42 km out. La Baie follows at 46 km, then Sacré-Coeur at 54 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Six Milles

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include 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. Treat Lac des Six Milles as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 15°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid usually goes in mid May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On average, mid May opens the water and early November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Lac des Six Milles around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lac Encadre, 2.1 km out. Confirm access to Lac des Six Milles locally before you travel.