Fishing Lac Dessis in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Dessis stands in Côte-Nord, Quebec. The coast is 15 km away. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Côte-Nord standards. The closest town, Port-Cartier, is 19 km distant. For a city, Saguenay is 340 km off. Other water nearby: Lac Kitic after 1.5 km, 1.7 km away is Lac Grant, Lac Parent after 2.3 km, 3.7 km away is Lac du Grand Ciel and Lac Motaghao after 3.7 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Dessis

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Lac Dessis as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Lac Dessis more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac Kitic, 1.5 km away. For Lac Dessis, the notice at the access point is the final word.