Fishing Lac Richardo in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Richardo is an Abitibi-Témiscamingue water, in Quebec. Elevation runs to 413 metres. Around 34 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 3.3 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Ferme-Neuve, is 112 km away. Gatineau is the closest city, 236 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac Richardo

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Abitibi-Témiscamingue list northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Lac Richardo for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -18°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Richardo.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lac Wheatley is 2 km distant. Check the position at Lac Richardo before loading the car.