Fishing Lac Phoque a Capuchon in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Phoque a Capuchon sits in Côte-Nord, out in Quebec. This is spruce and muskeg country. This is sizeable water at about 1.92 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The shoreline runs about 8.2 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Côte-Nord. Supplies mean a trip to Port-Cartier, 85 km off. Saint-Alexandre lies 86 km off, Sept-Îles another 113 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Phoque a Capuchon

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac Phoque a Capuchon light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 15°C on average, January about -19°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. Break-up sits around mid May on average, with the water closing again about early November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That is the shape of the year on Lac Phoque a Capuchon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Harvey at 8.9 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Phoque a Capuchon in particular, ask before you travel.