Fishing at Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim sits in Côte-Nord, out in Quebec. Tidal water begins 24 km from here. Surface area is around 79 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 4.5 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ground here is low by Quebec standards. Saint-Augustin at 160 km is the nearest place to stop. After that come Havre-Saint-Pierre at 214 km and Humber Arm South at 241 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Côte-Nord include logperch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 15°C and January about -14°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about late November in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Expect Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Lac Matakahp, 3.1 km away. For Lac Pun Itis Umiskumim, the notice at the access point is the final word.