Fishing Lac du Chameau in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Chameau lies within the bounds of Côte-Nord, Quebec. It stands 500 metres above sea level. With some 13 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 3.2 km keeps the choices simple. Nearest place of any size is Saint-Honoré, 80 km away. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 91 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Chameau

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Côte-Nord include logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac du Chameau light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -19°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Lac du Chameau runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Petit lac du Chameau at 1.2 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Lac du Chameau is worth confirming on the day.