Fishing at Lac du Loriquet, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Loriquet is one of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue listings for Quebec. The bank gives way to lake country bush. It measures about 74 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. At about 5.6 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Mattawa at 62 km is the nearest place to stop. Gatineau is the closest city, 215 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Loriquet

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Abitibi-Témiscamingue records list northern pike, yellow perch and walleye among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lac du Loriquet the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Expect Lac du Loriquet to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lac du Cygne at 1.9 km is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lac du Loriquet may have changed since it was mapped.