Mare Kiviniq Fishing Guide, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Mare Kiviniq lies within the bounds of Nord-du-Québec, Quebec. It sits at 165 metres above sea level. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is a small entry by Nord-du-Québec standards. The closest town, Salluit, is 16 km distant. Puvirnituq is 243 km away, with Kinngait at 246 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mare Kiviniq

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Nord-du-Québec, recorded fish include Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout and lake whitefish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Mare Kiviniq that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 10°C, with January the cold end at about -26°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid June. The lid tends to go about mid June and return around mid October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Mare Kiviniq more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lac Qaanganiittuq, 6.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Mare Kiviniq locally before you travel.