Lac Letourneau Fishing in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Letourneau is set in Côte-Nord, Quebec. The coast is 23 km away. Roughly 1.77 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The shoreline runs about 11 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It ranks high for size among our Côte-Nord listings. 99 km away sits Havre-Saint-Pierre, the nearest town. Gaspé is 135 km away, with Perce at 150 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Letourneau

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Lac Letourneau should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 16°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Lac Letourneau follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Godin sits 1.8 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lac Letourneau before loading the car.