Fishing Lac Paquin in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. The setting is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 9 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Saint-Isidore is 58 km out. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 206 km distant. Others close at hand: Lac Bonnie after 1.5 km, Lac Bleu just 1.9 km, Lac Sheen after 2.3 km, Lac Frigon just 3 km and Lac Oxbow after 3.2 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Paquin

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Paquin the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -16°C in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Lac Paquin more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Bonnie at 1.5 km is the sensible second choice. Signs at Lac Paquin carry more weight than any list.