Lac Sans Poisson, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, sits Lac Sans Poisson. The bank is 406 metres above sea level. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean standards. The nearest town is Labrecque, 60 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 90 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sans Poisson

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Lac Sans Poisson gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -19°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Lac Sans Poisson.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Launching is at Débarcadère, about 710 m away. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Lac des Hauteurs sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac Sans Poisson in particular, ask before you travel.