Lac Valeze Fishing in Outaouais, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Valeze sits within Outaouais in Quebec. It sits at 396 metres above sea level. Saint-Boniface is the closest town at 100 km. Beyond it, Maniwaki at 111 km and Saint-Raphaël at 120 km. Neighbouring water: Lac Chancot roughly 0.7 km, 1.2 km out stands Lac Dagneux, Lac Harcigny roughly 1.4 km, 1.5 km out stands Lac Drugeon and Lac Charencey roughly 1.8 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Valeze

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Outaouais list pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Lac Valeze light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Lac Valeze.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Lac Chancot, 0.7 km away. Check the position on Lac Valeze before loading the car.