looking for tips on catching rainbow or brook trout in Outaouais

[Birchbark]

Hey all,

Long time lurker here. I live in Cantley, QC and have been a (bad) fisherman most of my life. I have been looking for a long while to catch a speckled or rainbow trout, but I've never had any luck.

I would appreciate any tips any of you might have about these species in the Outaouais area. I'm a solo, catch and release fisherman, trim my hooks, and usually fish from shore or my little sportspal canoe.

Thanks so much!

[smitty55]

I'm talking like 30 years back at least but we used to drive up that way past Cantley and fish a creek for Brookies. You could access it off a couple of side roads and one spot off the highway through some bush. Just a hook and worm or small single blade spinner and worm. Took me while to find it on the map again but I could send you a pm and a map with a couple spots marked. I have no idea if there are any in there anymore, I'm thinking it may have been stocked back then but I don't remember for sure.
As for fishing in smaller lakes, my favorite method is to drag small gang trolls like 12 to 18" long with a 8 to12" leader with a small treble and a worm. Depth of running depended on amount of rubber core sinkers added.

Cheers

[joco]

lac st piere have brook and lakers not far from ya

will seen ya pm,,,,

i work cantley and chelsea and fish many lunch time working on the river,,,,lol

[joco]

your best bet.

look at the mnr stocking list,,,thats a great start.

[Birchbark]

Thanks for the tips folks!

I'll definitely get my hands on an mnr stocking list. Had no idea a lake like st pierre would have brookies!

@smitty, I would love to know where this Creek is, I'd be happy to report back to you if it still holds life.

Cheers!

[Mav]

your best bet.

look at the mnr stocking list,,,thats a great start.

Do you know how to access the lists in Quebec? Are they online like in Ontario or do you have to request them?

Thanks!