Fishing Lac Dufrance in County of Vermilion River No. 24, Alberta

• Overview

  Lac Dufrance is one of the County of Vermilion River No. 24 listings for Alberta. The ground around here is spruce and muskeg. Around 88 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Nearest town is Lloydminster, 56 km off. The big place round here is Edmonton, 225 km distant. Also worth knowing: John Lake just 5 km, Meridian Lake (5.6 km), Reed Lake just 7.2 km, Wash Lake (8.2 km) and Rock Island Lake just 8.9 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Dufrance

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across County of Vermilion River No. 24 include northern pike, logperch, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Dufrance that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -16°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Lac Dufrance that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, John Lake is 5 km distant. Check the position at Lac Dufrance before loading the car.