Lac Frappe-a-Bord in Abitibi-Témiscamingue: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Frappe-a-Bord belongs to Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The surface lies 332 metres up. Notre-Dame-du-Lac sits 69 km from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Témiscaming at 74 km and Saint-Isidore at 83 km. Water in the same corner: Lac du Bourgeonnier within 1.3 km, 2 km out stands Lac Ernest, Lac des Bourdonnements within 2.2 km, 2.7 km out stands Lac Pall and Lac des Claquements within 3 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Frappe-a-Bord

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Abitibi-Témiscamingue cover northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lac Frappe-a-Bord light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 18°C; the cold one sits at -15°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Lac Frappe-a-Bord the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Lac du Bourgeonnier is 1.3 km off. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Frappe-a-Bord for certain.