Lac Lori, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Lori belongs to Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. Height above sea level is 367 metres. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Abitibi-Témiscamingue list. The town to know is Val-d'Or, 109 km out. Deep River is 121 km away, with Malartic at 124 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lori

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Abitibi-Témiscamingue cover northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Lac Lori light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 17°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Lac Lori by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Lac Jais is 0.6 km off. Treat Lac Lori as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.