Lac Turreau Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Turreau belongs to Nord-du-Québec. This is taiga country. At 2.78 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 11 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. 327 km away sits Labrador City, the nearest town. It is 752 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. Also within reach: Lac Naudin 3 km, Lac Chastenay at 3.6 km, Lac Mondragon 3.7 km, Lac Molleville at 9.4 km and Lac Domairon 9.7 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Turreau

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. 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. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Lac Turreau that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 12°C, with January the cold end at about -25°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. Averages place the thaw at late May and the freeze at late October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Lac Turreau.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Naudin at 3 km is the sensible second choice. For Lac Turreau, the notice at the access point is the final word.