Fishing at Lac McCurdy, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac McCurdy in the Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean part of Quebec. This is northern bush country. It measures about 12 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.2 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is high ground by Quebec standards. 64 km away sits Saint-Félicien, the nearest town. It is 164 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac McCurdy

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Lac McCurdy responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Lac McCurdy the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Frontiere at 1 km is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Lac McCurdy as something to verify.