Lac Stick Fishing near Saint-Raphaël, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Outaouais, Quebec, this is Lac Stick. It lies 187 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Quebec standards. Some 30 km away sits Saint-Raphaël, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 61 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Stick

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Outaouais: pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Lac Stick decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 19°C and January near -13°C on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about early December in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. At Lac Stick the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Overnight stays are possible about 930 m out, where camping is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac des Billots, 0.8 km out. The position on Lac Stick is worth confirming on the day.