Fishing Lac Ivoire in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Ivoire in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue part of Quebec. The setting is northern bush on every side. Small at around 2 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Abitibi-Témiscamingue list. Senneterre sits 98 km from the bank. Gatineau is the closest city, 246 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ivoire

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac Ivoire the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -17°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Ivoire.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac Nevoy at 0.4 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Lac Ivoire.