Lac Hough in Outaouais: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Hough falls in Outaouais, part of Quebec. Elevation runs to 296 metres. The water covers some 60 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. You are looking at roughly 6.0 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. On our Outaouais list it sits near the top for size. You are 60 km from Deep River. Chalk River lies 68 km off, Petawawa another 79 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Hough

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Lac Hough as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -15°C in January up to 18°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Hough.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lac La Rochette at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lac Hough before loading the car.