Lac Profond Fishing in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Profond in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. Land around it is rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 2 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. Pont Rouge sits 23 km from the bank. Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc follows at 24 km, then Sainte-Monique at 29 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Profond

  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. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean records list northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lac Profond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -19°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Profond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Ouitouche at 1.2 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Lac Profond.