Lac Leonce, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Leonce is listed under Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. It sits at 413 metres above sea level. Labrecque is the closest town at 69 km. Then L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur, 70 km, and Pont Rouge, 71 km. Within a short run: 1.1 km out stands Lac Raoul, Lac Irise at 1.1 km, 1.7 km out stands Lac Jos, Lac Alonzo at 1.8 km and 1.8 km out stands Lac des Iles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Leonce

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Lac Leonce decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -19°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Lac Leonce by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lac Raoul is 1.1 km off. For Lac Leonce in particular, ask before you travel.