Lac Kermat, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Kermat lies within the bounds of Outaouais, Quebec. The surface lies 372 metres up. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For a base, Saint-Boniface sits 98 km out. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 207 km away. Neighbouring water: Lac Aubiat lies 1.2 km on, Lac Cernans a touch under 1.4 km, Lac Vanesse lies 1.5 km on, Lac Raccroc a touch under 1.6 km and Lac Cherlieu lies 1.7 km on. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Kermat

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Outaouais names pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Lac Kermat that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about -17°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Kermat.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Aubiat, 1.2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Lac Kermat is worth confirming on the day.