Lac Trilla in Abitibi-Témiscamingue: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lac Trilla in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. The water sits 362 metres up. This is a pocket water of some 2 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Abitibi-Témiscamingue standards. The nearest town is Val-d'Or, 101 km away. Gatineau is the closest city, 239 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Trilla

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Abitibi-Témiscamingue names northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Lac Trilla for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -17°C on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Lac Trilla around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is a campsite 470 m from the water. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lac Vive at 0.5 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Trilla, the notice at the access point is the final word.