Lac Pitt, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Pitt belongs to Outaouais, Quebec. It stands 325 metres above sea level. Roughly 31 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. With about 4.8 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. On our Outaouais list it sits near the top for size. Deep River lies 25 km from the water. Chalk River is 33 km and Petawawa 48 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pitt

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Outaouais names pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac Pitt the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 18°C at the top of summer and -14°C at the bottom of winter. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Pitt.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lac Collin sits 0.5 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lac Pitt before loading the car.