Fishing Lac a Caron in Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac a Caron falls inside Outaouais. Elevation runs to 172 metres. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. Some 18 km away sits Saint-Raphaël, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 85 km away. Alternatives close at hand: Lac du Coucou 1.5 km off, Lac Fiset some 3.9 km off, Lac des Faisans 4.1 km off, Deuxieme lac a Richer some 4.4 km off and Lac des Trente et Un Milles 4.5 km off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Caron

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Outaouais, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Lac a Caron should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 19°C and January near -13°C on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a Caron.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac du Coucou at 1.5 km is the sensible second choice. Signs at Lac a Caron carry more weight than any list.