Fishing at Lac des Collines, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac des Collines falls inside Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It stands 437 metres above sea level. Small at around 3 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Abitibi-Témiscamingue standards. The nearest town is Leblanc, 93 km away. For a city, Gatineau is 299 km off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Collines

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Lac des Collines before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -18°C. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac des Collines.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lac des Jonctions is 0.7 km off. The position on Lac des Collines is worth confirming on the day.