Étang Malbaie is a natural freshwater pond nestled in the forested mountains of the Charlevoix region in Québec's Capitale-Nationale administrative region. Situated within the unorganized territory of Lac-Pikauba and lying within the eastern part of Grands-Jardins National Park, this remote highland water body sits at an elevation of 719 metres (2,359 feet) above sea level. The pond stretches approximately 2.3 kilometres in length and 1.0 kilometre in width, making it a compact but meaningful backcountry fishing destination. The Petite rivière Malbaie flows both into and out of Étang Malbaie, giving the pond a dynamic, flowing character that supports cold, well-oxygenated water typical of high-elevation Quebec lakes. Surrounded by rugged mountain terrain — including Mont René-Richard rising to 995 metres just 1.2 kilometres to the north and a secondary summit of 830 metres only 0.5 kilometres to the south — the pond occupies a dramatic alpine setting that defines both its ecology and its fishing character.