Lac Picard Fishing near Saint-Fulgence, Quebec

• Overview

  The Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean end of Quebec holds Lac Picard. Boreal forest runs right down to the water. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It is a small entry by Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean standards. The closest town, Saint-Fulgence, is 26 km distant. It is 38 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Picard

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: 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. Treat Lac Picard as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Lac Picard by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Lac Danielle, 0.6 km out. Confirm before you fish Lac Picard.