Lac Nanasiw, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Nanasiw is a Nord-du-Québec water, in Quebec. It lies 408 metres above sea level. It measures some 7.12 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The perimeter is close to 93 km, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. Across our Quebec listings, few waters are bigger. Chisasibi lies 400 km from the water. Saguenay is the closest city, 708 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Nanasiw

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Lac Nanasiw in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -24°C in January up to 14°C in July. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late May. The water is typically free of ice between late May and early November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Nanasiw.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Roz at 17 km is the sensible second choice. What applies at Lac Nanasiw may have changed since it was mapped.