Petit lac Long in Côte-Nord: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Petit lac Long lies in Côte-Nord, in Quebec. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. With some 20 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The bank runs about 2.8 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. Havre-Saint-Pierre lies 56 km from the water. Then Gaspé, 117 km, and Perce, 147 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Long

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Côte-Nord include logperch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Petit lac Long decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -12°C in February up to 16°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Petit lac Long.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lac Menier, 1.7 km away. Check the current arrangement for Petit lac Long.