Lac Qullinaaraaluk, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Qullinaaraaluk lies in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It lies 189 metres above sea level. At 52.69 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. Few waters listed in Nord-du-Québec are bigger. Supplies mean a trip to Inukjuak, 226 km off. Sanikiluaq is 299 km and Puvirnituq 314 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Qullinaaraaluk

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Nord-du-Québec: Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lac Qullinaaraaluk light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 12°C and January near -23°C on the long-run figures. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid usually goes in early June, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Break-up near early June, freeze-up near early November: that is the shape of an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Lac Qullinaaraaluk around it.

• 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. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lac Sujuvvik, 19 km away. Check the position at Lac Qullinaaraaluk before loading the car.