Lac Bassin in Outaouais: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Bassin lies within the bounds of Outaouais, Quebec. Elevation runs to 271 metres. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. Most waters listed here for Outaouais are larger. Start from Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, 10 km down the road. Further out sit La Minerve (18 km) and Lac-Simon (21 km). One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bassin

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Lac Bassin for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in July and bottom out at -14°C in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Bassin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lac aux Chats, 1.1 km away. Confirm access to Lac Bassin locally before you travel.