Lac du Noye Fishing Guide, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac du Noye in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The country here is northern bush. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. Albanel sits 32 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 129 km away. Close by you also have: Lac Travers out at 3.6 km, Petit lac Travers within 3.7 km, Lac Leclerc out at 4.2 km, Lac Falardeau within 4.5 km and Lac de la Scierie out at 5 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Noye

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean names northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Lac du Noye the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -20°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Lac du Noye that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lac Travers, 3.6 km away. Check the position on Lac du Noye before loading the car.