Lac Suluppaugalik, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, this is Lac Suluppaugalik. It sits at 252 metres above sea level. About 8.65 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. With about 53 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nord-du-Québec. Kuujjuaq lies 224 km from the water. Saguenay is the closest city, 1043 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Suluppaugalik

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac Suluppaugalik the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 12°C at the top of summer and -24°C at the bottom of winter. Winter runs most of the calendar, and everything worth doing happens in the gap. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early June. Ice usually gives way near early June, and forms again about late October. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on Lac Suluppaugalik more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac Duvert, 17 km away. Check the position at Lac Suluppaugalik before loading the car.