Lac Filion Fishing in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Filion falls inside Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. It sits at 525 metres above sea level. It measures about 12 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.5 km keeps the choices simple. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Labrecque, 83 km off. It is 97 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Filion

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lac Filion the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -19°C to 15°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Look for the thaw near mid May; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. On Lac Filion that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. 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. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Petit lac Brassard, 0.9 km away. For Lac Filion in particular, ask before you travel.