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

• Overview

  You will find Lac La Borde in Côte-Nord, Quebec. Northern bush runs right down to the water. At some 2.10 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. There is roughly 20 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It is among the larger waters listed here for Côte-Nord. The town to know is Labrador City, 207 km out. Wabush is 213 km and Fermont 223 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac La Borde

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Côte-Nord list logperch. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Lac La Borde rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -25°C in January to roughly 12°C in July. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early June. Expect the water usable from around early June until roughly late October. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Lac La Borde around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lac Long-John sits 5 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Lac La Borde.