Lac Yelin, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Yelin is one of the Outaouais waters in Quebec. It lies 405 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. You are 58 km from Saint-Boniface. It is 173 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. Nearby alternatives: Lac Elkin a shade over 0.9 km, Lac du Sansonnet out at 1.2 km, Lac Alnay a shade over 1.3 km, Lac Craig out at 1.4 km and Lac Susan a shade over 1.6 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Yelin

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Outaouais list pumpkinseed, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Lac Yelin a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and January at -17°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Yelin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lac Elkin, 0.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lac Yelin before loading the car.