Fishing at Lac Nicobi, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Nicobi belongs to Nord-du-Québec. The surface lies 332 metres up. Surface area runs to some 31.31 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. Some 130 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec. 45 km away sits Waswanipi, the nearest town. Then Lebel-sur-Quévillon, 79 km, and Chapais, 96 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Nicobi

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. 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. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Lac Nicobi should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -19°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Lac Nicobi follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lac Londry is 3.9 km off. Check the position at Lac Nicobi before loading the car.