Fishing at Lac Francois, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Francois in Côte-Nord, Quebec. It lies 593 metres above sea level. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. Nearest place of any size is Saint-Honoré, 105 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 116 km away. Round about: Lac Clemence near enough 0.7 km, Lac Tordu within 1.3 km, Lac Therese near enough 1.8 km, Lac Yves within 2.2 km and Lac Lucie near enough 2.3 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Francois

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Lac Francois gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 15°C and January near -19°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about early November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Lac Francois runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lac Clemence is 0.7 km distant. Check the current arrangement for Lac Francois.