Fishing at Lac Emir, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Emir is listed under Côte-Nord, Quebec. The land about it is northern bush. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Quebec listings. For supplies, Saint-Honoré is 125 km out. Further out sit Forestville (128 km) and Saint-Fulgence (129 km). Others worth noting: Lac Tabi about 0.8 km, Lac Buis a shade over 0.9 km, Lac Sole about 1.2 km, Lac Tan a shade over 1.5 km and Lac Medoc about 1.5 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Emir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Côte-Nord list logperch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Lac Emir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 15°C and January near -19°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Lac Emir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lac Tabi, 0.8 km away. Confirm access to Lac Emir locally before you travel.