Fishing at Lac de l'An 2000, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  Outaouais in Quebec is where Lac de l'An 2000 sits. It lies 338 metres above sea level. At about 37 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 4.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Few waters listed in Outaouais are bigger. Deep River is the closest town at 69 km. Chalk River lies 78 km off, Petawawa another 93 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'An 2000

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -15°C to 18°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lac Dorion is 1.6 km distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.