Quebec Fishing Reports
“Bang-O” BananzaJune 12, 2004
I fished with Evans & Tracy on Lake Memphremagog today for Smallmouth Bass. The top-water bite was in full bloom, finally! The water temp was 65 degrees & the air was cool in the morning, but rose into the 70s by early afternoon. Over 50 smallies were landed up to 4 pounds and many more missed or lost while fighting. The offshore structures seemed to be the best choice for he bigger fish once again today. The winds were light in the morning, but increased to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon, from the south. Overall, an excellent day with lots of action!!!
Stormy Weather LargemouthJune 9, 2004
I fished with Max & Denis for largemouth bass and had great success in the shallow, weedier waters. The air temps were in the 70s at the start of the day but dropped into the low 60s by late afternoon. Surface water temps were in the low 70s and the winds were fron the W/NW at 10 to 20 knots gusting to 30 in the afternoon. Seeking shelter from the stormy conditions, we were able to get out of the winds and catch about 25 to 30 quality bass up to 4.5 pounds. Most fish were caught on slugs, tubes and senkos in 2 to 4 feet of water. Thunder was heard off in the distance several times and heavy rains were seen as well. I think the fish became active just prior to the storm front conditions that were happening all around.
Crankin’ FoolsJune 8, 2004
I fished with Nathan & Warren today and had a great half day. We caught over 25 bass up to 4 pounds under very windy conditions. The air temps were in the low 70s and the water temps were 67 degrees. Winds from the N/NW at about 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Most of the fish were once again caught on Crankbaits & Jigs with grubs. An excellent day for a half day!!!
Just Another DayJune 4, 2004
I fished all day with Michel & Pierre today and we caught over 50 bass up 4 pounds. The air temp was in the lower 70s and the water temps were 67. Winds were from the west at about 5 to 10 knots. Most of the fish were caught on Crankbaits & Grubs on 1/8oz. jigs. An average day with plenty of action!!
Mother NatureJune 3, 2004
I fished with Andre & his dad today on Lake Memphremagog & had to work for the fish we caught. The topwater bite has finally started! The morning air was close to 70 degrees and the water was in the upper 60s. 1st cast with a top-water bait, Andre had a largemouth of about 2.5 lbs. Many more smallmouth were caught and lost after on the same presentations. Everywhere we went, we seemed to catch some fish. Lots of smaller fish, but no big ones today. Fished deep and caught small ones! Fished shallow and did the same. By 3:00 PM we had to make a run for the boat ramp due to the storm coming in from the north. I saw lightning and called it quits. Safety first, there’s always tomorrow! We barely got to the shore before the skies let lose and poured on us. Overall a good day with about 30 to 50 smaller bass caught up to 3 pounds.
