Lac Saint-Urcisse Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Saint-Urcisse sits within Nord-du-Québec in Quebec. Height above sea level is 380 metres. The nearest town is Mistissini, 34 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 334 km away. Nearby alternatives: Lac Jarry after 3.7 km, Lac Cantin a shade over 6.1 km, Lac Armagnac after 6.5 km, Lac Artaud a shade over 9.3 km and Lac Breccia after 15 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Saint-Urcisse

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Nord-du-Québec, recorded fish include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Lac Saint-Urcisse rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -20°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about early November in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Lac Saint-Urcisse around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lac Jarry at 3.7 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lac Saint-Urcisse carry more weight than any list.