Hébert Lake
Lake Hébert is a freshwater body of the southeastern part of Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Municipality), in Jamésie, in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in the province of Quebec, in Canada.
| Hébert Lake | |
|---|---|
Watershed of Nottaway River | |
Hébert Lake | |
| Location | Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) |
| Coordinates | 49°12′04″N 75°17′59″W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Hébert River |
| Primary outflows | Hébert River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 389 metres (1,276 ft) |
The Hebert Lake straddles the townships of Machault, Royal, Belmont and L'Espinay on the territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) Regional Government, southwest of Chapais, Quebec.
Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector. Recreational tourism activities come second, notably thanks to various navigable water bodies located in the area.
The hydrographic slope of Lac Hébert is accessible via the forest road R1009 (North-South direction) serving the western part of the lake and the road R1053 (East-West direction) serving the eastern part of the lake.
The surface of Lake Hébert is generally frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April.