Lac Shenley Fishing Guide, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, this is Lac Shenley. Spruce and muskeg runs right down to the water. Around 28 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 2.6 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Senneterre, is 93 km away. Gatineau is the closest city, 284 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac Shenley

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Abitibi-Témiscamingue names northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Lac Shenley is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -18°C to 16°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and 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 Shenley.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lac Du Bouchet is 1.6 km distant. Signs at Lac Shenley carry more weight than any list.