Fishing Lac Uret in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Uret sits within Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec. Height above sea level is 334 metres. Small at around 8 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Val-d'Or, 63 km away. After that come Malartic at 74 km and Barraute at 99 km. Nearby alternatives: Lac Nuvel 0.7 km away, Lac Bau within 1 km, Lac de l'Osier 1.2 km away, Lac des Schistes within 1.3 km and Lac Marron 2.1 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Uret

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Abitibi-Témiscamingue include northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lac Uret the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -16°C in January and 17°C in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. From about early May to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Lac Uret more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lac Nuvel, 0.7 km away. What applies at Lac Uret may have changed since it was mapped.