Lac Kamickikwagamik, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Kamickikwagamik is one of the Nord-du-Québec waters in Quebec. The surface lies 282 metres up. Lebel-sur-Quévillon sits 25 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 393 km away. Within easy reach: Lac a la Femelle 21 km away, 27 km away is Lac Despinassy, Lac Quevillon 27 km away, 28 km away is Lac Gilbert and Lac Misamiko 30 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Kamickikwagamik

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Lac Kamickikwagamik is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -18°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Lac Kamickikwagamik more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lac a la Femelle at 21 km is the sensible second choice. For Lac Kamickikwagamik, the notice at the access point is the final word.