Lac Reo, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Reo is one of the Mauricie listings for Quebec. It lies 378 metres above sea level. It measures about 13 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 2.0 km on foot. Manawan lies 84 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 232 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Reo

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lac Reo the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -17°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Lac Reo fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lac Hupp, 0.7 km out. For Lac Reo in particular, ask before you travel.