Lac Tasirmiuvik Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Tasirmiuvik in the Nord-du-Québec part of Quebec. It sits 12 km in from the sea. About 6.39 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The margin runs to about 17 km in total. By size it stands out even at Quebec level. Kuujjuaq is the closest town at 194 km. Further out sit Puvirnituq (416 km) and Salluit (419 km). It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tasirmiuvik

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Nord-du-Québec names Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Work Lac Tasirmiuvik in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -25°C to 10°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Break-up comes around mid June, and the run that follows is short and strong. In an average year the thaw lands around mid June and the freeze near late October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Lac Tasirmiuvik.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lac Ippikallaup is 21 km distant. Check the position on Lac Tasirmiuvik before loading the car.