Fishing Lac Nimes in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Out in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, sits Lac Nimes. Elevation runs to 350 metres. The nearest town is Val-d'Or, 107 km away. For a city, Gatineau is 227 km off. Within easy reach: Lac Bucy sits 1 km out, 1.6 km out stands Lac Nauca, Lac Dennison sits 2 km out, 2.2 km out stands Lac du Bocage and Lac Sylans sits 2.5 km out. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Nimes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Abitibi-Témiscamingue, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Lac Nimes 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. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Lac Nimes.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Lac Bucy at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Lac Nimes as something to verify.