Petit lac Gendron in Abitibi-Témiscamingue: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, sits Petit lac Gendron. The water sits 284 metres up. At roughly 6 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 35 km away sits Rouyn-Noranda, the nearest town. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 243 km distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Gendron

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Abitibi-Témiscamingue names northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Petit lac Gendron fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Petit lac Gendron follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lac Gendron at 4.2 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Petit lac Gendron is worth confirming on the day.