Fishing at Lac Murray, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Murray sits in Côte-Nord, out in Quebec. The coast is 11 km away. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Côte-Nord are larger. Some 33 km away sits Saint-Alexandre, the nearest settlement. It is 321 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Murray

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Côte-Nord records list logperch among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lac Murray repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on Lac Murray.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac du Pont at 1 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Lac Murray is worth confirming on the day.