Lac Ernie Fishing near Saint-Alexandre, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Ernie is a Côte-Nord water, Quebec side. The surface lies 356 metres up. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Côte-Nord. Saint-Alexandre lies 44 km from the water. Saguenay is the closest city, 311 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ernie

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Côte-Nord list logperch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Lac Ernie as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 15°C. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Ernie.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lac Harry, 1.4 km away. Treat access at Lac Ernie as something to verify.