Fishing at Lac Matemace, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Matemace belongs to Côte-Nord. The water sits 475 metres up. It measures some 7.00 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. Few waters listed in Côte-Nord are bigger. The closest town, Labrador City, is 218 km distant. It is 778 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. If this one is busy: Lac Sauvaget within 5 km, Lac Fauves at about 5.5 km, Lac Vacher within 6.1 km, Lac de la Squaw at about 6.3 km and Lac Peter within 6.4 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Matemace

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Côte-Nord records list logperch among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Matemace a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 12°C and January reads -24°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early June. Averages suggest open water from about early June through to roughly late October. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Lac Matemace rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lac Sauvaget is 5 km off. Confirm before you fish Lac Matemace.