Lac Gustafson in Côte-Nord: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Côte-Nord, Quebec, is where Lac Gustafson sits. It sits at 519 metres above sea level. It is high ground by Quebec standards. Labrador City sits 277 km from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 836 km away. Near neighbours include: Lac Aubin 3.5 km off, Lac Leslie within 4.5 km, Lac Gosling 4.8 km off, Lac Murdoch within 6.9 km and Lac Goose 6.9 km off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gustafson

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name logperch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lac Gustafson light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 11°C, the coldest about -25°C. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early June. Climate figures give an open season running early June to late October. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Anyone fishing Lac Gustafson regularly works to that calendar.

• 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. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Aubin, 3.5 km out. Confirm before you fish Lac Gustafson.