Fishing in Far North Quebec & Nunavik
Arctic char, trophy lake trout, and brook trout in Quebec's last wilderness. Caniapiscau, Mistassini, and the Ungava rivers.
1. Caniapiscau Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Far northern QuebecThe Caniapiscau Reservoir is the largest reservoir in Quebec, offering trophy lake trout and northern pike fishing.
2. Lake Mistassini (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Northern QuebecLake Mistassini is the largest natural lake in Quebec, offering excellent lake trout, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
3. Lake Albanel (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Mistassini regionLake Albanel offers excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing near Lake Mistassini.
4. Lake Bienville (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Far northern QuebecLake Bienville offers trophy lake trout and Arctic char fishing in a remote wilderness setting.
5. Lake Minto (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake Minto offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Ungava region.
6. Koksoak River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
NunavikThe Koksoak River offers Arctic char and Atlantic salmon fishing flowing into Ungava Bay.
7. George River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
NunavikThe George River offers excellent Arctic char and brook trout fishing in a remote tundra setting.
8. Leaf River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
NunavikThe Leaf River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in northern Nunavik.
9. Whale River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
NunavikThe Whale River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Ungava region.
10. Koroc River (Arctic Char)
NunavikThe Koroc River offers Arctic char fishing in a stunning fjord setting in northern Nunavik.
11. Payne River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
NunavikThe Payne River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Ungava Bay region.
12. Lake Payne (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake Payne offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Ungava region.
13. Lake Sakami (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James Bay regionLake Sakami offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay region.
14. Opinaca Reservoir (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James Bay regionThe Opinaca Reservoir offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay hydroelectric region.
15. Eastmain Reservoir (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James BayThe Eastmain Reservoir offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay region.
16. Robert-Bourassa Reservoir (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James BayThe Robert-Bourassa Reservoir offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay hydroelectric complex.
17. False River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Ungava BayFalse River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Ungava Bay region of Nunavik.
18. Tulugak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikTulugak Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in northern Nunavik.
19. Desauniers Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Ungava regionDesauniers Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing.
20. Brizard Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
CaniapiscauBrizard Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing in the Caniapiscau reservoir area.
21. Méchamec Reservoir (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James BayMéchamec Reservoir offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay region.
22. Lake Yasinski (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
CaniapiscauLake Yasinski offers lake trout and northern pike fishing near Caniapiscau.
23. Lake Moine (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Moine offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region.
24. Lake Coady (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Mistassini areaLake Coady offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Mistassini region.
25. Lake Tichegami (Northern Pike, Walleye)
MistassiniLake Tichegami offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Lake Mistassini.
26. Lake Pletipi (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Mistassini areaLake Pletipi offers northern pike and lake trout fishing in the Mistassini region.
27. Lake Fromenteau (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Fromenteau offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing.
28. Lake La Fortelle (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake La Fortelle offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region.
29. Lake Potel (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Potel offers lake trout and Arctic char in the far north.
30. Lake D'Iberville (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake D'Iberville offers Arctic char and lake trout in the Ungava region.
31. Lake La Potherie (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake La Potherie offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing.
32. Lake Bourdel (Arctic Char)
NunavikLake Bourdel offers Arctic char fishing in the remote Ungava region.
33. Lake Bricola (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Caniapiscau regionLake Bricola offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region of far northern Quebec.
Fishing Tips for the Far North Quebec & Nunavik Region
- Get a licence -- Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca. Nunavik requires a separate supplementary licence.
- Plan extensively -- Nunavik fly-in fishing trips book a year or more in advance. Plan well ahead.
- Bring warm clothing -- Even in July, Nunavik can experience near-freezing temperatures and strong winds.
- Respect the resource -- These northern fisheries are fragile. Practise careful catch-and-release.
- Book a fly-in trip -- The best way to access Nunavik's remote fishing is through fly-in lodges and outfitters.
- Get a licence — All anglers 18+ need an Ontario fishing licence. Buy online at ontario.ca/fishing.
- Watch Great Lakes weather — Lake Erie is notorious for sudden, dangerous storms. Check marine forecasts before heading out.
- Hire a charter — For Lake Ontario salmon and Lake Erie walleye, chartered trips are the most productive option.
- Fish the Bay of Quinte in fall — September through November offers the best trophy walleye fishing in the bay.
- Try the Niagara River — The Niagara River offers year-round fishing opportunities unmatched in Ontario.
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