Fishing at Lac Waweashton, Côte-Nord, Quebec

• Overview

  Within Côte-Nord, Quebec, you have Lac Waweashton. It sits at 141 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 63 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline length is close to 7.0 km, and each section fishes a little differently. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Nearest town is Forestville, 81 km off. Betsiamites lies 86 km off, Chute-aux-Outardes another 94 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Waweashton

  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. County-wide records name logperch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Lac Waweashton before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -18°C in January and 16°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Waweashton.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lac Cooke, 2 km out. Signs at Lac Waweashton carry more weight than any list.