Fishing at Lac Pelletier, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  The Côte-Nord entry here is Lac Pelletier, in Quebec. This is spruce and muskeg country. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Côte-Nord list holds plenty of bigger water. Forestville lies 33 km from the water. Betsiamites is 45 km away, with Chute-aux-Outardes at 64 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pelletier

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Lac Pelletier is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -17°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Lac Pelletier by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lac Jeffrey, 1.7 km away. Confirm access to Lac Pelletier locally before you travel.