Fishing at Lac Rene, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Rene stands in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The bank gives way to northern bush. 86 km away sits Pont Rouge, the nearest town. Then Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, 88 km, and Dolbeau-Mistassini, 91 km. Nearby, in order: Lac Doigt d'Or 2.2 km off, Lac Nasal roughly 2.4 km, Lac Acere 3.1 km off, Lac de la Claudea roughly 3.2 km and Lac Perdu 3.5 km off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Rene

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean: northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Lac Rene a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Rene.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Doigt d'Or sits 2.2 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Rene before loading the car.