Lac du Presage, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac du Presage lies within the bounds of Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. It sits at 642 metres above sea level. Around 20 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 4.2 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. Saint-Honoré sits 55 km from the bank. Then Saint-Fulgence, 57 km, and Saint-Ambroise, 65 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Presage

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean names northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Lac du Presage as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. Open water usually runs from mid May until about early November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. At Lac du Presage the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Milushishu, 0.8 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Lac du Presage are worth checking on the day.