Fishing Lac Herr in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  The Abitibi-Témiscamingue end of Quebec holds Lac Herr. The surface lies 364 metres up. It covers about 7 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For a base, Senneterre sits 113 km out. Val-d'Or follows at 118 km, then Saint-Boniface at 118 km. Also worth knowing: Lac Grimes 1.5 km away, Lac Sail lies 3.1 km on, Lac Agrotide 3.2 km away, Lac Vains lies 3.2 km on and Lac Vicar 3.7 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Herr

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Lac Herr rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -17°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. At Lac Herr the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lac Grimes is 1.5 km distant. Rules at Lac Herr are worth checking on the day.