Lac Mezard Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Mezard sits within Nord-du-Québec in Quebec. It lies 133 metres above sea level. At 21.10 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. You have roughly 136 km of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. On our Nord-du-Québec list it sits near the top for size. Puvirnituq lies 95 km from the water. Saguenay is the closest city, 1280 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Mezard

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Lac Mezard to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -24°C to 11°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid June. The open-water window runs from around mid June to about late October in an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Anyone fishing Lac Mezard regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lac Stillwell is 22 km off. Check the position on Lac Mezard before loading the car.