Fishing at Lac Mickey, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Mickey belongs to Côte-Nord. Country round the bank runs to taiga. At 2 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Côte-Nord list. Forestville is the closest town at 58 km. After that come Betsiamites at 66 km and Chute-aux-Outardes at 77 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Mickey

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Côte-Nord records list logperch among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac Mickey the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -18°C in January and 16°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Lac Mickey more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Mantle, 0.1 km out. For Lac Mickey, the notice at the access point is the final word.