Lac de l'Effroi Fishing in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac de l'Effroi in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue part of Quebec. It lies 329 metres above sea level. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Abitibi-Témiscamingue standards. Val-d'Or sits 55 km from the bank. Malartic lies 75 km off, Senneterre another 76 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'Effroi

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Abitibi-Témiscamingue cover northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lac de l'Effroi fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 17°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Lac de l'Effroi that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Lac Palaja is 0.3 km off. Signs at Lac de l'Effroi carry more weight than any list.