Fishing Lac a Ernest in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac an Ernest falls in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, part of Quebec. The surroundings are pine and birch. Sainte-Anne-des-Monts sits 74 km from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Gaspé at 83 km and Cap-Chat at 89 km. More in the same country: 2.1 km away is Premier lac de Manche-d'Epee, Deuxieme lac de Manche-d'Epee within 2.5 km, 3 km away is Troisieme lac de Manche-d'Epee, Petit lac Ernest within 3.5 km and 3.8 km away is Lac de l'Est. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Ernest

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine cover American eel, striped bass and alewife. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Lac an Ernest that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -14°C to 16°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Lac an Ernest.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Premier lac de Manche-d'Epee, 2.1 km out. For Lac an Ernest in particular, ask before you travel.