Fishing at Lac Fitzpatrick, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Fitzpatrick in Côte-Nord, Quebec. Elevation runs to 440 metres. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Côte-Nord list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Saint-Alexandre, 46 km off. Then Port-Cartier, 46 km, and Baie-Comeau, 84 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fitzpatrick

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Lac Fitzpatrick rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -16°C to 15°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Lac Fitzpatrick.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Ned at 1.6 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Lac Fitzpatrick.