Fishing Lac Daudin in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Daudin falls in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, part of Quebec. It lies 275 metres above sea level. It measures about 24 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 1.9 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Supplies mean a trip to Rouyn-Noranda, 27 km off. Further out sit Kirkland Lake (54 km) and La Sarre (55 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Daudin

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. At Lac Daudin the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -17°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Daudin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Colnet sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lac Daudin locally before you travel.