Lac Iqaluujalik, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Iqaluujalik belongs to Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The water sits 130 metres up. Roughly 91 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Around 10 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. Supplies mean a trip to Inukjuak, 86 km off. It is 1172 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Iqaluujalik

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Iqaluujalik the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -24°C in February and 12°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Winter locks it down, and early June brings it back. Open water usually runs from early June until about early November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Iqaluujalik.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Ikkatujaaq, 2.5 km away, makes the obvious fallback. For Lac Iqaluujalik in particular, ask before you travel.