At R&B Retreats, anglers have access to some of the best fishing lakes in our region of Quebec, all within minutes of our cabins situated on Lac Heney. Our location in Gracefield, Quebec places you in the heart of the Gatineau Valley, a region famous for Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout, and trophy Bass fishing.
Many of our American and Canadian guests return year after year because they can fish multiple lakes in a single trip, each offering different species, depths, and structures.
🎣 Lac Heney
Base Camp
- Lake Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemout Bass
- Northern Pike
- Yellow Perch
Why It’s a Top Quebec Fishing Spot:
As the home lake of R&B Retreats, Lac Heney offers exceptional fishing opportunities right from your cottage. Known for its deep, cold water, the lake supports a healthy lake trout population while its bays, shoals, and weed beds provide excellent bass and pike fishing throughout the season. With over 12 km of navigable water and numerous structure-rich areas, anglers can target multiple species without ever leaving the lake.
🎣 Lac Pemichangan
Distance: 20 minutes
Species:
- Lake Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
Why Anglers Love It:
One of the region’s most sought-after trout lakes, Lac Pemichangan combines outstanding lake trout fishing with spectacular wilderness scenery. Deep clear water, countless rocky points, and abundant structure make it a favorite destination for anglers seeking both trophy fish and unforgettable views.
Lac Blue Sea
Base Camp: 40 minutes
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Lake Trout
- Whitefish
Why It’s a Top Quebec Fishing Spot:
Known locally as the “Pearl of the Gatineau,” Lac Blue Sea is a large, deep, crystal-clear lake offering a mix of cold-water and warm-water fisheries. Anglers can target lake trout in deeper waters while enjoying excellent smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing around rocky shorelines, points, and weed beds. The lake’s size, numerous bays, and scenic islands make it a favorite destination for anglers seeking both quality fishing and breathtaking scenery.
🎣 Lac Cayamant
Distance: 35 minutes
Species:
- Northern Pike
- Smallmouth Bass
- Perch
Why Anglers Visit:
A long, scenic lake with classic Quebec structure: rocky shorelines, sandy bays, and deep edges. Cayamant is perfect for guests who love exploring bigger bodies of water with lots of casting potential.
🎣 Lac 31 Milles (Thirty-One Mile Lake)
Distance: 45 minutes
Species:
- Lake Trout
- Northern Pike
- Walleye
Why It’s Famous:
One of the largest and most diverse lakes in the Outaouais region, Lac 31 Milles is a bucket-list destination for anglers seeking trophy fish. Its deep basins hold big trout, while the southern shoals produce some of the area’s most consistent walleye fishing.
🎣 Gatineau River
Distance: 15 minutes
Species:
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
- Smallmouth Bass
- Yellow Perch
Why It’s a Must-Fish:
One of the Outaouais region’s most productive river fisheries, the Gatineau River is known for its excellent walleye fishing, aggressive northern pike, and hard-fighting smallmouth bass. Its combination of moving water, deep channels, and rocky structure creates year-round opportunities for anglers seeking a different challenge than traditional lake fishing.
Lake St-Marie / Lac du Mont-Ste-Marie
Distance: 15 minutes
Species:
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Perch
Why It’s Popular:
A clear, scenic lake at the base of a ski mountain with excellent smallmouth bass structure. It’s a convenient half-day trip for anglers wanting a mix of fishing and local restaurants or golfing.
🎣 Réserve faunique La Vérendrye (La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve).
Distance: 1:15 minutes
Species:
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
Why Serious Anglers Love It:
A world-class wilderness fishing zone — many guests book a guided trip for access to untouched lakes filled with trophy pike and abundant walleye. Perfect for anglers who want to experience the true Quebec backcountry.
🎣 Lake St-Marie / Lac du Mont-Ste-Marie
Distance: 12 minutes
Species:
- Walleye
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Perch
Why It’s Popular:
A clear, scenic lake at the base of a ski mountain with excellent smallmouth bass structure. It’s a convenient half-day trip for anglers wanting a mix of fishing and local restaurants or golfing.
🎣 Lac Désormeaux & Lac à la Barbue
Distance: 5 minutes away. These lakes are directly connected to the Lac Heney watershed and share similar fish population.
- Walley (Lac à la Barbue)
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Yellow Perch
Why It’s Popular:
These lakes offer classic weed-bed bass fishing with warm, shallow bays perfect for summer action. Anglers often catch aggressive pike in the connecting channels. Because they’re linked to Lac Heney, they share a healthy, diverse fish populations.
🎣 Lac Noir
Base Camp: 5 minutes – These lakes are directly connected to the Lac Heney watershed and share similar fish populations.
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Lake Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
Why It’s popular:
Lac Noir is a small scenic, clear-water lake known for its excellent trout habitat and the opportunity to target muskellunge. With deep basins, rocky points, and extensive structure, the lake offers anglers the chance to pursue one of freshwater fishing’s most sought-after predators. Lake trout thrive in its cold, oxygen-rich waters, while smallmouth bass and northern pike provide additional action.
🎣 Réservoir du Poisson Blanc
Distance: 45 minutes
Species:
- Walleye (Pickerel)
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Yellow Perch
Why It’s a Top Quebec Fishign Spot:
Covering more than 80 square kilometres, Réservoir du Poisson Blanc is one of the largest and most diverse fisheries in the Outaouais. Known for its excellent walleye fishing, the reservoir also offers outstanding opportunities for northern pike, smallmouth bass, and trophy muskellunge.
Its countless islands, rocky points, weed beds, and submerged structure create ideal habitat for multiple species and provide anglers with endless water to explore. Whether you’re jigging for walleye, casting for bass, or hunting trophy musky, Poisson Blanc offers a true Canadian wilderness fishing experience.
Center your view on the boat launch (on Lac Heney) icon and zoom in to see our location relative to the region’s different lakes.
