Lac des Kermes Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac des Kermes lies in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It sits at 359 metres above sea level. It measures about 10 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 1.5 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Nearest town is Val-d'Or, 111 km off. Gatineau is the closest city, 222 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Kermes

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Abitibi-Témiscamingue: northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac des Kermes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Lac des Kermes follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Lac du Tronc, 1 km away. The position on Lac des Kermes is worth confirming on the day.