Fishing at Lac du Dedale, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Dedale falls in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, part of Quebec. Elevation runs to 357 metres. Some 90 km away sits Senneterre, the nearest settlement. It is 256 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. Within a short run: Lac Berchaud within 1 km, 1.1 km away is Lac Came, Lac Bambou within 1.5 km, 1.8 km away is Lac Neyrial and Lac Eichem within 1.8 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Dedale

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Abitibi-Témiscamingue, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lac du Dedale gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -17°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That is the shape of the year on Lac du Dedale.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. 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. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Lac Berchaud, 1 km away. For Lac du Dedale in particular, ask before you travel.