Lac Sititartuuq, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Sititartuuq in the Nord-du-Québec part of Quebec. The land about it is northern bush. About 1.39 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline measures near 6.8 km, so local knowledge counts. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Nearest town is Inukjuak, 98 km off. Saguenay sits 1167 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sititartuuq

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac Sititartuuq gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 12°C, with February the cold end at about -24°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Once it clears, about early June, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from early June until about early November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Lac Sititartuuq around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lac Ujarasutjulik is 3.9 km distant. For Lac Sititartuuq in particular, ask before you travel.