Lac du Chemin Fishing near Senneterre, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Chemin lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It sits at 375 metres above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Abitibi-Témiscamingue list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Senneterre, is 102 km distant. Beyond it, Val-d'Or at 123 km and Barraute at 128 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Chemin

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Lac du Chemin rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -18°C for January. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac du Chemin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lac Juliet is 1.6 km distant. Check the position at Lac du Chemin before loading the car.