Lac Cagne, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Abitibi-Témiscamingue entry here is Lac Cagne, in Quebec. Elevation runs to 380 metres. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Val-d'Or, 91 km down the road. Malartic follows at 99 km, then Notre-Dame-du-Lac at 114 km. Nearby alternatives: Lac Gallot at about 0.7 km, Lac Saales a touch under 1 km, Lac Poisson at about 1.4 km, Lac Noen a touch under 1.6 km and Lac Jingo at about 1.6 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cagne

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue list northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Lac Cagne gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -16°C in January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Cagne.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lac Gallot at 0.7 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lac Cagne before loading the car.