Fishing at Lac Aliac, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  The Outaouais end of Quebec holds Lac Aliac. The water sits 383 metres up. Small at around 4 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Outaouais. You are 57 km from Saint-Boniface. Gatineau is the closest city, 165 km away. If this one is busy: Lac Xambes after 0.8 km, Lac Zevaco a shade over 0.9 km, Lac Spier after 0.9 km, Lac Luton a shade over 1.9 km and Lac Warcq after 2.3 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Aliac

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lac Aliac the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The lid tends to go about early May and return around late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Aliac.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac Xambes, 0.8 km out. Check the position at Lac Aliac before loading the car.