Lac Innaarulik in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Innaarulik sits within Nord-du-Québec in Quebec. It sits at 33 metres above sea level. About 1.97 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. At about 14 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Inukjuak lies 9.5 km from the water. Puvirnituq is 173 km away, with Sanikiluaq at 232 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Innaarulik

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Lac Innaarulik gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -25°C in February up to 12°C in July. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter locks it down, and early June brings it back. Averages place the thaw at early June and the freeze at early November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Innaarulik.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Tasialuk at 4.5 km is the sensible second choice. Where Lac Innaarulik is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.