Lac La Ribourde Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac La Ribourde is one of the Nord-du-Québec waters in Quebec. The surroundings are northern bush. About 6.03 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. It ranks among the bigger water on our Quebec list. 37 km away sits Waswanipi, the nearest town. Saguenay sits 374 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac La Ribourde

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac La Ribourde a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Winter runs most of the calendar, and everything worth doing happens in the gap. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Lac La Ribourde.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Daine, 1.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lac La Ribourde before loading the car.