Lac Clericy Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  The Abitibi-Témiscamingue end of Quebec holds Lac Clericy. It sits at 282 metres above sea level. It measures about 94 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. You are looking at roughly 7.1 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. On our Abitibi-Témiscamingue list it sits near the top for size. Rouyn-Noranda is the closest place, 22 km off. Malartic is 50 km and Macamic 53 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Clericy

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Abitibi-Témiscamingue names northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Lac Clericy a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -17°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Lac Clericy follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lac Imau at 4.7 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lac Clericy carry more weight than any list.