Second lac Ogoki, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Quebec, Second lac Ogoki belongs to Outaouais. Everything around it is rolling bush. At 2 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Outaouais list. The closest town, Ripon, is 15 km away. Saint-André-Avellin is 22 km away, with Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel at 24 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Second lac Ogoki

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt and Iowa darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Second lac Ogoki before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -14°C to 18°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Second lac Ogoki by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Premier lac Ogoki is 0.2 km off. For Second lac Ogoki in particular, ask before you travel.