Lac Radis, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Radis lies in Outaouais, Quebec. The bank is 405 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For supplies, Saint-Boniface is 97 km out. For a city, Gatineau is 202 km off. Within a short run: 1.7 km away is Lac Harcy, Lac de la Facade out at 2 km, 2 km away is Lac Armillac, Lac des Iberides out at 2 km and 2.1 km away is Lac de la Quete. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Radis

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Outaouais include pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat Lac Radis as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Lac Radis around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Lac Harcy, 1.7 km out. Signs at Lac Radis carry more weight than any list.