Lac Narcose in Abitibi-Témiscamingue: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Narcose is listed under Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. What surrounds it is mixed forest. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Abitibi-Témiscamingue standards. 114 km away sits Deep River, the nearest town. Val-d'Or is 114 km and Chalk River 123 km. Nearest other option: Lac Merl 0.6 km away, Lac Oing just 1.4 km, Lac Ramie 1.9 km away, Lac Fao just 1.9 km and Lac Jaconas 1.9 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Narcose

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Survey and observation records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Lac Narcose as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -16°C for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Narcose.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Merl, 0.6 km out. Rules at Lac Narcose are worth checking on the day.