Lac Cabasson Fishing Guide, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Cabasson is one of the Outaouais waters in Quebec. Elevation runs to 382 metres. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Saint-Boniface, 78 km away. Maniwaki is 89 km and Saint-Raphaël 99 km. Close by you have: 0.9 km out stands Lac Tamaris, Lac Agincourt after 1 km, 1.6 km out stands Lac Saimiri, Lac Raban after 2.1 km and 2.6 km out stands Lac Rabuons. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cabasson

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lac Cabasson the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -17°C in January up to 17°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The lid tends to go about early May and return around late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It holds true on Lac Cabasson more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lac Tamaris at 0.9 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lac Cabasson if anything is unclear.