Lac Laloire, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Laloire falls in Nord-du-Québec, part of Quebec. Height above sea level is 413 metres. The water covers around 2.68 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Around 13 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. The closest town, Mistissini, is 81 km distant. It is 372 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Laloire

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Lac Laloire for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 15°C at the top of summer and -20°C at the bottom of winter. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid May. Ice usually gives way near mid May, and forms again about early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Lac Laloire.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. 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. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lac Gaulin is 7.7 km off. Confirm access to Lac Laloire locally before you travel.