Lac Ovibos, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Ovibos sits within Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec. The water sits 356 metres up. Surface area runs to about 5 hectares — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Abitibi-Témiscamingue standards. For supplies, Saint-Boniface is 113 km out. Val-d'Or is 113 km away, with Senneterre at 120 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ovibos

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across Abitibi-Témiscamingue: northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Lac Ovibos repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -17°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Ovibos.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Lac Framee sits 2 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Lac Ovibos carry more weight than any list.