Lac Quienon in Côte-Nord: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Quienon lies within the bounds of Côte-Nord, Quebec. Around the bank it is northern bush. This is a pocket water of some 4 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Côte-Nord list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to Port-Cartier, 28 km off. Then Saint-Alexandre, 29 km, and Sept-Îles, 44 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Quienon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name logperch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lac Quienon decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -17°C in January and 15°C in July. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Lac Quienon runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac Chevarie, 1.8 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Quienon for certain.