Fishing at Lac a la Perchaude, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a la Perchaude sits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, out in Quebec. Height above sea level is 290 metres. Start from Englehart, 34 km down the road. Beyond it, Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues at 42 km and Temiskaming Shores at 45 km. Also on the doorstep: Petit lac Bull Rock at 3.8 km, Lac a Bedard within 6.2 km, Lac Amoeba at 6.2 km, Lac a la Truite within 9.6 km and Lac a l'Ours at 10 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Perchaude

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lac a la Perchaude the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Lac a la Perchaude follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Petit lac Bull Rock is 3.8 km distant. Signs at Lac a la Perchaude carry more weight than any list.