Fishing at Lac Segrais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Segrais falls inside Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It lies 357 metres above sea level. Some 76 km away sits Val-d'Or, the nearest settlement. It is 256 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. Other water within reach: Lac Drubant the better part of 1.1 km, Lac Prumet 2 km, Lac Ash the better part of 2.1 km, Lac Banos 2.4 km and Lac Spoutnik the better part of 2.6 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Segrais

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Abitibi-Témiscamingue cover northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Lac Segrais as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about late November in an average year. 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 Segrais.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Lac Drubant, 1.1 km away. Check the position on Lac Segrais before loading the car.