Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Water Sports · Quebec
A remote lakeside outfitter about 80 km into the bush from La Tuque, Quebec, with cottages, a restaurant and stocked trout lakes. Guests love the setting and food; a few recent visitors clashed with the owner.
Pourvoirie Nemiskau sits at the end of a long gravel road north of La Tuque, and reviewers treat the drive as part of the adventure. Once there, visitors describe cabins spread around the lake, each with a view, and a sense of being properly cut off from phones and town. Some guests skipped the road entirely and flew in by floatplane, landing right in front of the main building.
The set-up covers most needs. Cottages range from small units to large ones for big groups, and guests can cook for themselves or eat at the lodge restaurant, which several reviewers single out for varied, well-made meals. Rooms are described as clean with comfortable beds, though one visitor noted there was no kettle or hairdryer, so pack small comforts yourself.
Fishing is the main draw for many, and anglers call it very good, with a recent visitor describing the stocked trout as large and in good shape. Beyond the rods there are canoes, kayaks and fishing boats, a walking loop of about 6 km around the lake, and evening campfires. Birders mention loons, pileated woodpeckers and kingfishers, and one couple spent a night in a teepee set away from the main buildings.
The recent reviews are more mixed than the older ones. A couple of guests this past season felt unwelcome at reception and described the owner as abrupt, including one angler who says he was shouted at in front of children after forgetting to reserve a small pond. Staff and cleaners still got kind words. Book every lake and activity ahead of time, and note that some trails may be closed when bears are active.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 169 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Pourvoirie Nemiskau directly.
