Lac Gremlin, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Gremlin lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. The country here is taiga. Surface area is around 39 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. At about 5.7 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. The closest town, Val-d'Or, is 65 km distant. Beyond it, Senneterre at 81 km and Malartic at 86 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gremlin

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue list northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Lac Gremlin as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Lac Gremlin by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac Ophion at 0.7 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Lac Gremlin.