Lac Marli, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Marli is set in Outaouais, Quebec. The bank is 342 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.27 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. On our Outaouais list it sits near the top for size. 92 km away sits Saint-Boniface, the nearest town. Further out sit Ferme-Neuve (97 km) and Maniwaki (104 km). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Marli

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Lac Marli in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• 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. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near late November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Lac Marli the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac des Airelles sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lac Marli before loading the car.