Lac Tarlay Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  The Nord-du-Québec entry here is Lac Tarlay, in Quebec. The bank is 566 metres above sea level. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Fermont, 152 km off. The big place round here is Saguenay, 588 km distant. Nearest other option: Lac Bermen a shade over 8.8 km, Lac Ternay near enough 9.1 km, Lac Querenet a shade over 19 km, Lac Maggiolo near enough 22 km and Lac Guillemot a shade over 24 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tarlay

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. 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. Take Lac Tarlay a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -24°C and July at about 13°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late May. Expect the water usable from around late May until roughly late October. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Lac Tarlay.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lac Bermen is 8.8 km distant. What applies at Lac Tarlay may have changed since it was mapped.