Lac Sacre-Coeur Fishing Guide, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec is where Lac Sacre-Coeur sits. The bank is 416 metres above sea level. The closest town, Roberval, is 27 km distant. For a city, Saguenay is 108 km off. Other water nearby: Lac Trottier at 1.4 km, 1.5 km out stands Lac Mort, Lac Moreau at 1.7 km, 1.8 km out stands Lac Donaldson and Lac Binet at 1.8 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sacre-Coeur

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include 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. At Lac Sacre-Coeur light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Anyone fishing Lac Sacre-Coeur regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Trottier, 1.4 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Lac Sacre-Coeur.