Fishing at Petit lac des Loups Marins, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Petit lac des Loups Marins in the Nord-du-Québec part of Quebec. It sits at 315 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to some 117.71 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. The outline is heavily broken, with arms and bays reaching well back from the main body. Few waters listed in Nord-du-Québec are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Kuujjuaq, 365 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 869 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac des Loups Marins

  Our records hold no depth for this water. 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. Survey and observation records for Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Petit lac des Loups Marins for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 12°C and January at -24°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Break-up comes around early June, and the run that follows is short and strong. The season between ice runs from about early June to early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Petit lac des Loups Marins.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lac D'Iberville, 23 km away. Check the current arrangement for Petit lac des Loups Marins.