Fishing Lac Tasikallaapik in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Tasikallaapik sits in Nord-du-Québec, out in Quebec. The shore lies 5.1 km out. It covers about 4 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Nord-du-Québec list. Supplies mean a trip to Kuujjuaq, 94 km off. Puvirnituq is 458 km away, with Inukjuak at 487 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tasikallaapik

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Nord-du-Québec: Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Tasikallaapik a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 11°C in July and bottom out at -23°C in January. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early June. From about early June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Tasikallaapik.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lac Raby, 1.1 km away. Check the position at Lac Tasikallaapik before loading the car.