Fishing at Lac Scott, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Scott is listed under Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. The bank is 363 metres above sea level. 17 km away sits Chapais, the nearest town. Beyond it, Chibougamau at 20 km and Mistissini at 84 km. In the same area: Lac Simon at 3.8 km, Lac Dulieux at about 6.3 km, Lac Whiskeyjack at 6.9 km, Lac Buckell at about 7.6 km and Lac Williams at 7.8 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Scott

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Nord-du-Québec records list Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac Scott gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -19°C at the bottom of winter. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Scott.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lac Simon sits 3.8 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Lac Scott should be assumed from this page alone.