Lac de la Ferme near Fort-Coulonge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Outaouais, Quebec, is where Lac de la Ferme sits. It sits in mixed forest country. Surface area runs to roughly 1.11 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. There is roughly 10 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. On our Outaouais list it sits near the top for size. Head to Fort-Coulonge, 25 km away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 69 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Ferme

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. 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. Records held for Outaouais cover pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac de la Ferme a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 19°C; by January the average is down near -13°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac de la Ferme.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A boat ramp sits about 1.1 km from the water. A carry of 1.1 km from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Petit lac Desjardins at 2 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac de la Ferme in particular, ask before you travel.