Lac Forton Fishing near Godefroy, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Forton falls in Nord-du-Québec, part of Quebec. It lies 722 metres above sea level. The water covers around 3.56 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The perimeter runs near 17 km, so plan the walk before you start. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. For supplies, Godefroy is 162 km out. Saguenay is the closest city, 405 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Forton

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Lac Forton is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 13°C, the coldest about -23°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. The water is typically free of ice between late May and late October. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Lac Forton runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Lac aux Deux Decharges is 20 km off. What applies at Lac Forton may have changed since it was mapped.