Fishing Lac Gigi in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Gigi belongs to Mauricie. It sits at 449 metres above sea level. It covers about 5 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Weymontachie, 40 km away. Saguenay is the closest city, 172 km away. Nearby, in order: Lac Gorgeon near enough 0.5 km, Lac Picasso 0.7 km away, Lac Florent near enough 1 km, Lac Cayouette 1 km away and Lac Canard near enough 1.6 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gigi

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Mauricie cover northern pike, brook trout and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish Lac Gigi to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -17°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up near early May, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Lac Gigi more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Gorgeon sits 0.5 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lac Gigi before loading the car.