Lac Ross Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, is where Lac Ross sits. It sits in lake country bush country. About 3.15 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. It ranks high for size among our Abitibi-Témiscamingue listings. For a base, Saint-Isidore sits 68 km out. After that come Notre-Dame-du-Lac at 73 km and Ville-Marie at 76 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ross

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lac Ross that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -16°C in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near late November in autumn. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Lac Ross around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Surmulot sits 2.1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Lac Ross.