Fishing at Lac Anthere, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Anthere lies within the bounds of Outaouais, Quebec. It lies 372 metres above sea level. Start from Saint-Boniface, 70 km down the road. After that come Ferme-Neuve at 76 km and Maniwaki at 82 km. Within a short run: Lac Vitellus roughly 0.7 km, 0.9 km out stands Lac Follicule, Lac Chalina roughly 1.4 km, 1.6 km out stands Lac Crochet and Lac Dear roughly 1.6 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Anthere

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Anthere a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -17°C in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Lac Anthere around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lac Vitellus at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Lac Anthere in what we hold.