Lac Foisy in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Nord-du-Québec end of Quebec holds Lac Foisy. The water sits 414 metres up. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Nord-du-Québec standards. Nearest town is Chibougamau, 41 km off. Saguenay is the closest city, 260 km away. Within easy reach: 1 km out stands Lac Varry, Lac Dollard about 1.1 km, 1.9 km out stands Lac Malans, Lac du Bazar about 2.1 km and 2.4 km out stands Lac Crevic. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Foisy

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Nord-du-Québec: Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Lac Foisy repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 16°C for July and -19°C for January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing 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 Foisy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lac Varry is 1 km off. Check the position at Lac Foisy before loading the car.