Lac Encadre, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Encadre sits in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, out in Quebec. The coast is 20 km away. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Some 43 km away sits Saint-Fulgence, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 56 km away. Within a short run: Lac Kaki a shade over 0.6 km, Lac de la Manne roughly 1.4 km, Lac des Six Milles a shade over 2.1 km, Lac Clement roughly 2.6 km and Lac du Chapeau a shade over 2.6 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Encadre

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include 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. Lac Encadre gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid May. The lid tends to go about mid May and return around early November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Lac Encadre around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Lac Kaki, 0.6 km out. For Lac Encadre, the notice at the access point is the final word.