Fishing Lac des Monstres in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac des Monstres is set in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It stands 365 metres above sea level. Around 18 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 2.7 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Senneterre is the closest town at 98 km. Val-d'Or follows at 121 km, then Barraute at 124 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Monstres

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Lac des Monstres before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -18°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac des Monstres.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac des Ecartes sits 1.5 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac des Monstres, the notice at the access point is the final word.