Fishing at Lac Nimasich Kawichich, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Nimasich Kawichich belongs to Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits at 267 metres above sea level. The water covers some 37 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 3.8 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Kuujjuaq at 58 km is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Saguenay, 1034 km distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Nimasich Kawichich

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Nord-du-Québec, recorded fish include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac Nimasich Kawichich that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -25°C in January up to 12°C in July. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early June. Ice clears near early June and comes back about late October in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Lac Nimasich Kawichich follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lac Sanningajuq, 1.5 km away. Treat Lac Nimasich Kawichich as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.