Fishing in Far North Quebec & Nunavik
Explore fishing in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik of Quebec. Caniapiscau Reservoir, Lake Mistassini, Lake Albanel, Lake
The Caniapiscau Reservoir is the largest reservoir in Quebec, offering trophy lake trout and northern pike fishing.
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.
Boat Launch: Caniapiscau Reservoir →
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.
Boat Launch: Lake Mistassini →
3. Lake Albanel (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Mistassini regionLake Albanel offers excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing.
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.
Boat Launch: Eastmain Reservoir →
16. Robert-Bourassa Reservoir (Northern Pike, Walleye)
James BayThe Robert-Bourassa Reservoir offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the James Bay hydroelectric complex.
Boat Launch: Robert-Bourassa Reservoir →
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.
Boat Launch: Desauniers Lake →
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.
Boat Launch: Méchamec Reservoir →
22. Lake Yasinski (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
CaniapiscauLake Yasinski offers lake trout and northern pike fishing.
23. Lake Moine (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Moine offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region.
24. Lake Tichegami (Northern Pike, Walleye)
MistassiniLake Tichegami offers walleye and northern pike fishing.
25. Lake Pletipi (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Mistassini areaLake Pletipi offers northern pike and lake trout fishing in the Mistassini region.
26. Lake Fromenteau (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Fromenteau offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing.
Boat Launch: Marina de Gaspé →
27. Lake La Fortelle (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake La Fortelle offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region.
Boat Launch: Lake La Fortelle →
28. Lake Potel (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
CaniapiscauLake Potel offers lake trout and Arctic char in the far north.
29. Lake D'Iberville (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake D'Iberville offers Arctic char and lake trout in the Ungava region.
Boat Launch: Lake D'Iberville →
30. Lake La Potherie (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
NunavikLake La Potherie offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Lake La Potherie →
31. Lake Bourdel (Arctic Char)
NunavikLake Bourdel offers Arctic char fishing in the remote Ungava region.
32. Lake Bricola (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Caniapiscau regionLake Bricola offers lake trout and Arctic char fishing in the Caniapiscau region of far northern Quebec.
33. Clearwater Lakes (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Walleye)
Clearwater Lakes, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Clearwater Lakes →
34. Lake Juillet (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Walleye)
Lake Juillet, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
35. Lake Nemiscau (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Char, Walleye)
Lake Nemiscau, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
36. Baie Caron (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout)
Baie Caron, QuebecNamed lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
37. Baie Grassy (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout)
Baie Grassy, QuebecNamed lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
38. Baie Kawawiyakamach (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout)
Baie Kawawiyakamach, QuebecNamed lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Baie Kawawiyakamach →
39. Baie Marmette Sud (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout)
Baie Marmette Sud, QuebecNamed lake in the Far North Quebec & Nunavik region of Quebec.
Fishing Tips for the Far North Quebec & Nunavik
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Quebec; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Far North Quebec & Nunavik waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Quebec
- Abitibi & Northwest Quebec
- Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula
- Laurentians & Lanaudiere
- Saguenay & Cote-Nord
- Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
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