Lac Gauthier Fishing near Senneterre, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Gauthier lies in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. The surface lies 393 metres up. Roughly 12 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Bank access stretches around 1.9 km in total. Senneterre sits 58 km from the bank. After that come Val-d'Or at 84 km and Barraute at 84 km. Within a short drive: Lac Bouffard just 1.5 km, Lac Tanguay 1.6 km, Lac a Jos just 1.8 km, Lac Drapeau 2.2 km and Lac des Cedres just 2.4 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gauthier

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lac Gauthier fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -18°C. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Gauthier.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Bouffard at 1.5 km is the sensible second choice. What applies at Lac Gauthier may have changed since it was mapped.