Lac Givry Fishing in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Givry sits within Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec. The ground round it is mixed forest. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Abitibi-Témiscamingue list holds plenty of bigger water. 109 km away sits Deep River, the nearest town. Gatineau is the closest city, 229 km away. Near neighbours: Lac Varent at 0.8 km, Lac Contis out at 1.2 km, Lac Tabis at 1.2 km, Lac Abrest out at 1.7 km and Lac Bitry at 2.1 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Givry

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Abitibi-Témiscamingue cover northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Lac Givry fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 17°C and January reads -15°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Givry.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Varent at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Lac Givry before loading the car.