Fishing at Lac Vance, Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Vance lies in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec. The surface lies 409 metres up. 78 km away sits Chibougamau, the nearest town. Beyond it, Chapais at 86 km and Normandin at 115 km. Nearby alternatives: Lac Socrate within 1.2 km, Lac Bevenais out at 1.4 km, Lac de l'Orient within 2 km, Lac Gohele out at 2.3 km and Lac des Roseaux within 2.7 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Vance

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. 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. Survey and observation records for Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean include northern pike, Atlantic salmon, lake whitefish and fallfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Lac Vance light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -19°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Vance.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Lac Socrate is 1.2 km off. Check the position on Lac Vance before loading the car.