Lac Billy Fishing near Deep River, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Billy is one of the Outaouais waters in Quebec. The setting is rolling bush on every side. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Deep River lies 50 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 179 km away. Also within reach: Lac de la Battue 1.2 km, Lac Santerre a shade over 1.2 km, Lac La Chaux 3 km, Lac Soreau a shade over 4 km and Lac Moorehead 4.6 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Billy

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lac Billy decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 18°C and January at -15°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Billy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lac de la Battue, 1.2 km away. For Lac Billy, the notice at the access point is the final word.