Fishing Lac Limba in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Limba lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. It stands 348 metres above sea level. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Mattawa lies 42 km from the water. For a city, Greater Sudbury is 203 km off. Other water within reach: Lac Gris after 1.8 km, Lac Swamp at 3 km, Lac des Insectes after 3.6 km, Lac Hot Dog at 4.6 km and Lac Boones after 4.7 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Limba

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Lac Limba decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -14°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Expect Lac Limba to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac Gris, 1.8 km away. Treat access at Lac Limba as something to verify.