Lac Santoire in Nord-du-Québec: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lac Santoire in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. Height above sea level is 263 metres. Around 27 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 3.6 km, and most of it is walkable. Our Nord-du-Québec list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, La Sarre sits 105 km out. For a city, Greater Sudbury is 384 km off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Santoire

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lac Santoire the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -19°C in January and 16°C in July. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Santoire.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Lac Gagnon, 4.2 km away. Check the position at Lac Santoire before loading the car.