Lac Carey near Deep River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac Carey sits within Outaouais in Quebec. It sits in rolling bush. With some 13 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 1.9 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Deep River lies 30 km from the water. Chalk River follows at 40 km, then Petawawa at 58 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Carey

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Lac Carey is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in July and bottom out at -14°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Lac Carey fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lac Chamisso at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lac Carey.