Lac du Mohawk Fishing in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac du Mohawk falls inside Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The country here is mixed forest. At about 29 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 3.5 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Mattawa sits 52 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 218 km distant. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Mohawk

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Abitibi-Témiscamingue: northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Lac du Mohawk fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -14°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Lac du Mohawk.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lac de l'Index at 2.4 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac du Mohawk before loading the car.