Lac Memo, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Quebec holds Lac Memo, in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. The land about it is northern bush. The water covers some 14 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 2.3 km of margin, front to back. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. Start from Saint-Félicien, 53 km down the road. Saguenay is the closest city, 144 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Memo

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean cover northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Lac Memo should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -18°C. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Lac Memo more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lac Croche sits 1.4 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Memo before loading the car.