Lac Greenbush, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Greenbush in the Nord-du-Québec part of Quebec. Salt water lies 35 km off. At 1.02 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs about 9.6 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Head to Kuujjuaq, 90 km away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 1100 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Greenbush

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Nord-du-Québec, recorded fish include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Lac Greenbush to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 12°C, with January the cold end at about -24°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early June. Averages place the thaw at early June and the freeze at late October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Greenbush.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lac des Moineaux sits 3.7 km off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Lac Greenbush as something to verify.