Lac La Valliere, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac La Valliere belongs to Nord-du-Québec. Beyond the shoreline you have northern bush. About 4.24 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The shoreline runs to about 29 km, far more than one trip can cover. The nearest place of any size is Mistissini, 22 km away. After that come Chibougamau at 61 km and Chapais at 89 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac La Valliere

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Nord-du-Québec cover Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Lac La Valliere in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -20°C in January up to 15°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Count the season from break-up, usually mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about early November in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Lac La Valliere by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lac Pointeau, 7 km away. Nothing on Lac La Valliere should be assumed from this page alone.