Fishing Lac Raymond in Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Raymond lies within the bounds of Côte-Nord, Quebec. The country here is spruce and muskeg. The water covers around 1.39 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Some 8.8 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. Supplies mean a trip to Saint-Fulgence, 72 km off. It is 83 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Raymond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Côte-Nord list logperch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lac Raymond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid May until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Lac Raymond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Bouchard at 1.1 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Raymond in particular, ask before you travel.