Fishing at Lac du Sumac, Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Sumac sits within Outaouais in Quebec. It stands 307 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 5 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Ripon is the closest place, 24 km off. Buckingham follows at 26 km, then Thurso at 27 km. Also within reach: Lac de la Giroflee a shade over 0.7 km, Lac Buzau a touch under 1.3 km, Lac du Vinaigrier a shade over 1.3 km, Lac de la Poulette a touch under 1.5 km and Lac Graham a shade over 1.6 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Sumac

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lac du Sumac gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 19°C in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and early December closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Lac du Sumac around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lac de la Giroflee sits 0.7 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lac du Sumac locally before you travel.