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

• Overview

  Lac Raimbault belongs to Côte-Nord, Quebec. The bank is 588 metres above sea level. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Supplies mean a trip to Fermont, 96 km off. The big place round here is Saguenay, 567 km distant. What else is close: Lac Vignal a touch under 11 km, Lac Opiscoteo sits 12 km out, Lac Haste a touch under 13 km, Lac Perdu sits 13 km out and Lac Lebecheur a touch under 21 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Raimbault

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Côte-Nord include logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac Raimbault the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 12°C and January near -23°C on the long-run figures. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late May. The water is typically free of ice between late May and late October. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Raimbault.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lac Vignal is 11 km off. Check the position on Lac Raimbault before loading the car.