Fishing at Lac du Briseux de Mer, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac du Briseux de Mer belongs to Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. The water sits 322 metres up. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. Some 53 km away sits Albanel, the nearest settlement. Dolbeau-Mistassini follows at 54 km, then Pont Rouge at 56 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Briseux de Mer

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean cover northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Lac du Briseux de Mer a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -20°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. The lid usually goes in early May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac du Briseux de Mer.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Arthur, 2 km out. The position on Lac du Briseux de Mer is worth confirming on the day.