Lac Le Moyne in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Le Moyne stands in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The bank is 184 metres above sea level. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Kuujjuaq sits 115 km from the bank. Nain is 412 km away, with Labrador City at 468 km. Neighbouring water: Lac Douay after 8.2 km, Lac Aulneau some 13 km off, Lac Buteux after 16 km, Lac Adet some 17 km off and Lac Wabatasi after 18 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Le Moyne

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lac Le Moyne the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -25°C to 11°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early June. The water is typically free of ice between early June and early November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Le Moyne.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lac Douay is 8.2 km distant. Check the position at Lac Le Moyne before loading the car.