Fishing at Lac de la Ridee, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de la Ridee belongs to Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It sits at 359 metres above sea level. The town to know is Saint-Boniface, 108 km out. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 221 km away. Nearby, in order: 1.9 km out stands Lac Thabor, Lac Senateur (2.7 km), 3 km out stands Lac Drosera, Lac Paguededog (3 km) and 3.2 km out stands Lac Framee. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Ridee

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Abitibi-Témiscamingue names northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac de la Ridee the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -17°C to 17°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Lac de la Ridee more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Thabor, 1.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Lac de la Ridee.