Lac Moblan Fishing Guide, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, is where Lac Moblan sits. The surface lies 477 metres up. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Nord-du-Québec. The closest town, Mistissini, is 80 km distant. Chibougamau lies 98 km off, Chapais another 105 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Moblan

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Moblan the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -20°C and July at about 15°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about early November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It holds true on Lac Moblan more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lac Chaloneau at 2.3 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lac Moblan are worth checking on the day.