Lac Fillye Fishing Guide, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The water sits 382 metres up. At some 4.46 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The bank runs about 28 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. The nearest town is Chisasibi, 386 km away. Further out sit Mistissini (422 km) and Fermont (423 km). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fillye

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Lac Fillye light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in July and bottom out at -24°C in January. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. After late May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near late May and comes back about early November in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. On Lac Fillye that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Asikwaw, 16 km out. For Lac Fillye in particular, ask before you travel.