Fishing at Lac Epic, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Epic in Côte-Nord, Quebec. Around the bank it is boreal forest. The nearest town is Forestville, 118 km away. The big place round here is Saguenay, 138 km distant. Also within reach: Lac Kilo at about 0.7 km, Lac Cru after 0.8 km, Lac Tuda at about 0.8 km, Lac Bobo after 1.1 km and Lac Vil at about 1.2 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Epic

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Epic the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -19°C in January up to 16°C in July. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. The lid usually goes in early May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan around that when you fish Lac Epic.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Kilo sits 0.7 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lac Epic before loading the car.