Lac Paulo Fishing in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Quebec holds Lac Paulo, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Height above sea level is 389 metres. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Senneterre, is 83 km distant. Barraute is 111 km and Val-d'Or 112 km. Others within reach: Lac Cavendish out at 1.1 km, Lac Rioux near enough 2.4 km, Lac Numero Un out at 3.7 km, Lac Numero Deux near enough 4 km and Lac Robert out at 4.3 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Paulo

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Abitibi-Témiscamingue records list northern pike, yellow perch and walleye among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Lac Paulo before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid 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 Paulo.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. 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. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lac Cavendish sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Paulo for certain.