Lac Clefy, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Outaouais entry here is Lac Clefy, in Quebec. Elevation runs to 372 metres. Saint-Boniface sits 82 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Gatineau, 190 km distant. Others within reach: Lac Gisors within 0.8 km, 0.9 km out stands Lac du Talus, Lac Cuvry within 1.3 km, 1.5 km out stands Lac Sonate and Lac Tenberg within 1.5 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Clefy

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Lac Clefy before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about -17°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Lac Clefy the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lac Gisors is 0.8 km off. Check the position at Lac Clefy before loading the car.