Lac Argue in Outaouais: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Outaouais, Quebec, you have Lac Argue. It sits at 216 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. Fort-Coulonge sits 31 km from the bank. Gatineau sits 67 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Argue

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Outaouais, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lac Argue light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 19°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about late April to early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Time your trip to Lac Argue by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Grove at 1 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Lac Argue should be assumed from this page alone.