Petit lac Kiamika in Laurentides: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Petit lac Kiamika lies in Laurentides, Quebec. This is mixed forest country. Surface area runs to roughly 1.02 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. It ranks high for size among our Laurentides listings. The closest town, Ferme-Neuve, is 18 km away. After that come Mont-Laurier at 23 km and Rivière-Rouge at 38 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Kiamika

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Petit lac Kiamika light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 18°C and January at -15°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Petit lac Kiamika.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A boat ramp sits about 890 m from the water. A pier 880 m from here gives a platform over deeper water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac de la Croix at 1.4 km is the sensible second choice. For Petit lac Kiamika in particular, ask before you travel.