Lac Lerreau, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Lerreau in the Côte-Nord part of Quebec. Elevation runs to 445 metres. The water covers around 6.32 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. With about 41 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. It is among the larger waters listed here for Côte-Nord. The closest town, Labrador City, is 286 km distant. Further out sit Wabush (291 km) and Kuujjuaq (298 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lerreau

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name logperch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac Lerreau the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 11°C; by January the average is down near -25°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early June. Average temperatures cross freezing around early June in spring and again near late October in autumn. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Lac Lerreau rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Veronica, 3.6 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Lac Lerreau before loading the car.