Fishing Lac Neron in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Neron is listed under Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits in northern bush. Roughly 28 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Roughly 4.2 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Most waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec are larger. Nearest place of any size is Chibougamau, 23 km away. Mistissini is 47 km and Chapais 61 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Neron

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Nord-du-Québec: Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Neron a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 15°C on average, January about -20°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. The season on Lac Neron rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lac Girard is 2.3 km distant. Check the position on Lac Neron before loading the car.