Lac La Fontaine, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Quebec holds Lac La Fontaine, in Côte-Nord. It lies 12 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 3.65 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The bank runs about 26 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. On our Côte-Nord list it sits near the top for size. 112 km away sits Saint-Augustin, the nearest town. The big place round here is Sydney, 486 km distant. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac La Fontaine

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Côte-Nord cover logperch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac La Fontaine gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 15°C in July and bottoms out near -14°C in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Lac La Fontaine.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Kaiakuakamat at 10 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lac La Fontaine before loading the car.