Lac Sesame, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Sesame sits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, out in Quebec. It sits at 404 metres above sea level. Leblanc lies 114 km from the water. Manawan is 118 km and Ferme-Neuve 122 km. Other water nearby: Lac Connie out at 2.9 km, 3.4 km out stands Lac Sara, Lac Reeter out at 3.6 km, 3.6 km out stands Lac Gurth and Lac Sore Foot out at 3.8 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sesame

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and brown bullhead. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Lac Sesame should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -17°C in January. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Lac Sesame around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Connie at 2.9 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lac Sesame before loading the car.