Fishing at Lac Figaret, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Figaret falls in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, part of Quebec. The water sits 364 metres up. This is a pocket water of some 2 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Abitibi-Témiscamingue are larger. Nearest town is Val-d'Or, 111 km off. Beyond it, Deep River at 115 km and Malartic at 124 km. Within a short drive: Lac Cacatoes 0.8 km, Lac Varenne at 1.3 km, Lac Wallace 1.3 km, Lac Condor at 2.3 km and Lac Ramadan 2.3 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Figaret

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lac Figaret light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Lac Figaret follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lac Cacatoes, 0.8 km away. For Lac Figaret in particular, ask before you travel.