Lac Lievain in Capitale-Nationale: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Lievain falls inside Capitale-Nationale. It stands 358 metres above sea level. 3.9 km away sits Laurentides, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Sainte-Foy, 83 km away. Also worth knowing: Lac Hizoire sits 1.9 km out, Lac Ovale near enough 2 km, Lac Aurele sits 2.2 km out, Lac Bourquin near enough 2.3 km and Lac Lemieux sits 2.4 km out. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lievain

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Capitale-Nationale include lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, longnose sucker and sauger. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Lac Lievain should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 17°C; the cold one sits at -15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Lac Lievain runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lac Hizoire at 1.9 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Lac Lievain is worth confirming on the day.