Lac Fer a Cheval Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec is where Lac Fer a Cheval sits. The surface lies 271 metres up. Rouyn-Noranda sits 38 km from here and is the nearest stop. La Sarre lies 39 km off, Macamic another 42 km. Others within reach: Lac Milly sits 1.2 km out, Lac Monsabrais about 2 km, Lac Hebecourt sits 3.5 km out, Lac Bayard about 3.6 km and Lac Reboul sits 5.6 km out. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fer a Cheval

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Lac Fer a Cheval fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -17°C in January and 17°C in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early May to around mid 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. Time your trip to Lac Fer a Cheval by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Lac Milly is 1.2 km off. Ask locally about Lac Fer a Cheval if anything is unclear.