Lac Lorson Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Lorson falls in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, part of Quebec. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Supplies mean a trip to Val-d'Or, 107 km off. After that come Saint-Boniface at 121 km and Malartic at 123 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Lorson

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lac Lorson light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near late November in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Lac Lorson follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lac Toge sits 0.3 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Lorson before loading the car.