Lac Monty near Mattawa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac Monty is a Quebec water, Quebec side. It lies 288 metres above sea level. At 7 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For supplies, Mattawa is 18 km out. Beyond it, Notre-Dame-du-Lac at 60 km and Témiscaming at 60 km. Also worth knowing: Petit lac Hurdman at about 0.8 km, Petit lac Marion 0.8 km away, Lac Gris at about 1.3 km, Lac Prosper 1.8 km away and Lac Jack at about 2.1 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Monty

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Read Lac Monty for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. One good feature beats a mile of plain bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 18°C and January near -14°C on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. At Lac Monty the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Petit lac Hurdman at 0.8 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac Monty locally before you travel.