Lac Pollet, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Pollet is one of the Nord-du-Québec waters in Quebec. The country round it is spruce and muskeg from end to end. This is big water, about 19.19 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. With about 74 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. It ranks high for size among our Nord-du-Québec listings. For supplies, Godefroy is 215 km out. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 427 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pollet

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Lac Pollet to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 13°C in July and bottom out at -23°C in January. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late May. In an average year the thaw lands around late May and the freeze near late October. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Lac Pollet more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Manet sits 6.2 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Lac Pollet should be assumed from this page alone.