Fishing at Lac Gaboury, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Gaboury lies in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec. The setting is northern bush on every side. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Most waters listed here for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean are larger. Pont Rouge sits 30 km from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 86 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gaboury

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Lac Gaboury the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -19°C for January. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Lac Gaboury the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac du Passage des Aigles sits 2.7 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lac Gaboury locally before you travel.