Lac Sarton, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Lac Sarton in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. Elevation runs to 408 metres. At 6 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Nord-du-Québec. The closest town, Chibougamau, is 63 km distant. Beyond it, Chapais at 78 km and Mistissini at 110 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sarton

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Lac Sarton rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -19°C in January. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Lac Sarton more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Lac Colombe is 0.6 km off. Ask locally about Lac Sarton if anything is unclear.