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

• Overview

  Lac Peret sits in Nord-du-Québec, out in Quebec. It stands 532 metres above sea level. At 4.99 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The outline measures near 17 km, so local knowledge counts. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Nain sits 205 km from the bank. After that come Kuujjuaq at 238 km and Labrador City at 472 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Peret

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac Peret the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 11°C, with January the cold end at about -23°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid June. Ice usually gives way near mid June, and forms again about mid October. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. The season on Lac Peret follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Slanting at 14 km is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Lac Peret in what we hold.