Lac Lerot Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Lerot falls inside Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It sits in taiga country. 83 km away sits Val-d'Or, the nearest town. Gatineau sits 262 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Near neighbours include: 0.6 km away is Lac Satrape, Lac Aubigny at 0.7 km, 0.9 km away is Lac Nicotine, Lac Efendi at 1.7 km and 1.9 km away is Lac Campane. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lerot

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lac Lerot the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -17°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Lac Lerot more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Satrape, 0.6 km out. Check the position on Lac Lerot before loading the car.