Lac Berry near Amos: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac Berry sits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, out in Quebec. Height above sea level is 322 metres. At about 39 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 4.0 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Amos, is 30 km away. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 321 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Berry

  Our records hold no depth for this water. 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. Open biodiversity records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue list northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lac Berry a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. 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 Berry.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac du Centre sits 9.4 km off and takes the overflow. Treat Lac Berry as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.