Lac Cornemuse Fishing in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Cornemuse lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. Height above sea level is 390 metres. Roughly 22 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The closest town, Senneterre, is 70 km away. For a city, Gatineau is 291 km off. Within easy reach: Lac Simard (1 km), Lac Dodo at about 1.5 km, Lac Cretin (1.8 km), Lac Chochocouane at about 2.5 km and Lac Laberge (2.5 km). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cornemuse

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Lac Cornemuse should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -18°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Lac Cornemuse more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Lac Simard is 1 km off. Check the position at Lac Cornemuse before loading the car.