Lac Nico Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Nico lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. Height above sea level is 288 metres. At 8 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Shoreline comes to about 1.9 km, small enough to learn in a day. Some 30 km away sits Ville-Marie, the nearest settlement. Saint-Isidore is 35 km and Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues 42 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Nico

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lac Nico light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -15°C. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Nico.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lac Pat, 1.6 km away. Signs at Lac Nico carry more weight than any list.