Fishing at Premier Lac, Quebec, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Premier Lac in Quebec. It stands 254 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 16 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 2.0 km keeps the choices simple. For supplies, Deep River is 41 km out. The big place round here is Gatineau, 193 km distant. Others within reach: Lac du Harle just 1.8 km, Lac du Vireo 2.7 km off, Lac Perdu just 2.9 km, Deuxieme Lac 3 km off and Lac de l'Outarde just 3.5 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Premier Lac

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On Premier Lac a short move beats a long cast. Watch where fish top and note the time of day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 18°C; the cold one sits at -14°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Premier Lac more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lac du Harle is 1.8 km distant. Rules at Premier Lac are worth checking on the day.