Fishing at Lac Legendre, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  The Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean entry here is Lac Legendre, in Quebec. It sits in spruce and muskeg country. Around 15 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.3 km keeps the choices simple. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. You are 53 km from Saint-Honoré. Saint-Fulgence is 56 km away, with Saint-Ambroise at 62 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Legendre

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean cover northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Lac Legendre the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 15°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. This far north the hard season runs and runs. The lid usually goes in mid May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The water is typically free of ice between mid May and early November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Legendre.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Débarcadère provides a boat ramp about 820 m away. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Lac du Relais, 0.8 km away. For Lac Legendre in particular, ask before you travel.