Fishing at Lac Lapis, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Out in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, sits Lac Lapis. It sits at 357 metres above sea level. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Abitibi-Témiscamingue are larger. Val-d'Or lies 90 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 247 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lapis

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Abitibi-Témiscamingue: northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lac Lapis the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Lac Lapis.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lac Albieux is 1.1 km distant. Treat Lac Lapis as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.