Fishing in Abitibi & Northwest Quebec
Lake Abitibi, Gouin Reservoir, walleye, northern pike, and remote lake trout fishing in western Quebec.
1. Lake Abitibi (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Abitibi straddles the Ontario-Quebec border and offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing.
2. Gouin Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Haute-MauricieThe Gouin Reservoir is a massive lake offering excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a remote setting.
3. Cabonga Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
La VerendryeCabonga Reservoir offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in La Verendrye Reserve.
4. Baskatong Reservoir (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
La VerendryeBaskatong Reservoir offers walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing.
5. Dozois Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
La VerendryeDozois Reservoir offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing.
6. Lake Témiscamingue (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Abitibi-TemiscamingueLake Témiscamingue offers walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing on the Ontario border.
7. Lake Dasserat (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Dasserat offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Rouyn-Noranda.
8. Lake Blouin (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Rouyn-Noranda areaLake Blouin offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Rouyn-Noranda.
9. Lake Hébert (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Hébert offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi region.
10. Lake Preissac (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Preissac offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi.
11. Lake Opasatica (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Opasatica offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Rouyn-Noranda.
12. Lake Vaudray (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Vaudray offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Rouyn-Noranda.
13. Lake Pelletier (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Abitibi regionLake Pelletier offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi.
14. La Verendrye Reserve (Lake Trout, Walleye)
Northwest QuebecLa Verendrye Wildlife Reserve has over 4,000 lakes offering excellent fishing for walleye, pike, and lake trout.
15. Lake Parent (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
AbitibiLake Parent offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in the Abitibi region.
16. Lake Senneterre (Northern Pike, Walleye)
AbitibiLake Senneterre offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi.
17. Lake Pascalis (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Val-d'Or areaLake Pascalis offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Val-d'Or.
18. Lake De Montigny (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Val-d'OrLake De Montigny offers walleye and northern pike fishing within Val-d'Or.
19. Lake Lemoine (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Val-d'OrLake Lemoine offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Val-d'Or.
20. Lake Malartic (Northern Pike, Walleye)
MalarticLake Malartic offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi region.
21. Lake La Motte (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Amos areaLake La Motte offers walleye and northern pike fishing near Amos.
22. Lake Lacs des Quinze (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
TemiscamingueLake des Quinze offers walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing.
23. Lake Simard (Northern Pike, Walleye)
TemiscamingueLake Simard offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Temiscamingue region.
24. Lake Winneway (Northern Pike, Walleye)
TemiscamingueLake Winneway offers walleye and northern pike fishing.
25. Lake Kipawa (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
TemiscamingueLake Kipawa offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in the Temiscamingue region.
26. Lake Hunter (Northern Pike, Walleye)
AbitibiLake Hunter offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi.
27. Lake Chicobi (Northern Pike, Walleye)
AbitibiLake Chicobi offers walleye and northern pike fishing.
28. Lake Macamic (Northern Pike, Walleye)
AbitibiLake Macamic offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Abitibi.
29. Lake Aylmer (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Near Lac-MeganticLake Aylmer is a large lake in the Eastern Townships offering smallmouth bass, lake trout, and northern pike fishing near the US border.
Fishing Tips for the Abitibi & Northwest Region
- Get a licence -- Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca.
- Explore La Verendrye -- La Verendrye Wildlife Reserve offers incredible fishing with thousands of remote lakes.
- Try Gouin Reservoir -- The Gouin Reservoir offers some of the best walleye and pike fishing in Quebec.
- Book outfitters -- Most Abitibi lakes require outfitter access. Book in advance.
- Bring a canoe -- Many Abitibi lakes are best fished by canoe or small boat.
- Get a licence — All anglers 18+ need an Ontario fishing licence. Buy online at ontario.ca/fishing.
- Watch Great Lakes weather — Lake Erie is notorious for sudden, dangerous storms. Check marine forecasts before heading out.
- Hire a charter — For Lake Ontario salmon and Lake Erie walleye, chartered trips are the most productive option.
- Fish the Bay of Quinte in fall — September through November offers the best trophy walleye fishing in the bay.
- Try the Niagara River — The Niagara River offers year-round fishing opportunities unmatched in Ontario.
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