Fishing Lac Patrick in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Patrick sits within Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec. It lies 181 metres above sea level. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. The closest town, Pont Rouge, is 20 km distant. After that come Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc at 22 km and Sainte-Monique at 28 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Patrick

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean list northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lac Patrick fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -19°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Patrick.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Diamant, 0.8 km out. Rules at Lac Patrick are worth checking on the day.