Lac Ohomisiw Fishing near Leblanc, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Ohomisiw lies in Mauricie, in Quebec. The bank gives way to northern bush. Around 52 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 8.8 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. On our Mauricie list it sits near the top for size. Leblanc sits 71 km from the bank. After that come Chapais at 102 km and Chibougamau at 117 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ohomisiw

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Mauricie cover northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lac Ohomisiw light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -19°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Lac Ohomisiw runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lac Kamackociwakamak is 2 km off. For Lac Ohomisiw, the notice at the access point is the final word.