Fishing at Lac du Filon, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac du Filon in Outaouais, Quebec. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Outaouais standards. Deep River lies 22 km from the water. For a city, Gatineau is 176 km off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Filon

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Lac du Filon should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 19°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. At Lac du Filon the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lac Penniseault, 0.7 km out. Signs at Lac du Filon carry more weight than any list.