Lac Hubout, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Hubout lies in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits at 270 metres above sea level. Around 39 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 4.3 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. For a base, Waskaganish sits 99 km out. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 547 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Hubout

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Hubout the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -19°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. After mid May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about mid May to mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Lac Hubout follows the weather closely.

• 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. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lac Kawastech at 3.8 km is the sensible second choice. What applies at Lac Hubout may have changed since it was mapped.