Fishing at Lac Quiry, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Quiry lies within the bounds of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. What surrounds it is spruce and muskeg. Small at around 2 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Val-d'Or lies 57 km from the water. The big place round here is Gatineau, 276 km distant. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Quiry

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Lac Quiry rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. At Lac Quiry the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lac Filigrane, 0.6 km away. Signs at Lac Quiry carry more weight than any list.