Lac Stheno Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  The Nord-du-Québec end of Quebec holds Lac Stheno. The setting is boreal forest on every side. Nearest town is Chibougamau, 48 km off. Chapais is 69 km and Mistissini 93 km. Close neighbours run: Lac Euryole 0.7 km away, Lac Chaudiere near enough 1.9 km, Lac Sifflet 2.5 km away, Lac Menneron near enough 2.5 km and Lac Pavant 3.1 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Stheno

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lac Stheno repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. 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 Stheno.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Lac Euryole at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lac Stheno before loading the car.