Fishing at Lac Grant, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Grant falls in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, part of Quebec. The bank is 335 metres above sea level. It measures some 1.54 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 10 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Abitibi-Témiscamingue listings. Deep River sits 66 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 214 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Grant

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Lac Grant that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -14°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Lac Grant runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lac de la Sterne is 1.5 km off. Rules at Lac Grant are worth checking on the day.