Lac Tony Fishing near Saint-Fulgence, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Tony stands in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The country here is northern bush. With some 23 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Shoreline comes to about 2.9 km, small enough to learn in a day. It is high ground by Quebec standards. The closest town, Saint-Fulgence, is 62 km away. Saint-Honoré is 64 km away, with La Baie at 72 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tony

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean records list northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Lac Tony rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 15°C on average, January about -18°C. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. Averages suggest open water from about mid May through to roughly early November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to Lac Tony around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lac Louis is 0.7 km distant. For Lac Tony in particular, ask before you travel.