Lac Marius Fishing near Baie-Comeau, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Marius in Côte-Nord, Quebec. Tidal water begins 4.1 km from here. The water measures roughly 3 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Côte-Nord list. 54 km away sits Baie-Comeau, the nearest town. Saguenay is the closest city, 286 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Marius

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Lac Marius gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -13°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and late November closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Marius.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Lac du Zo at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Marius for certain.