Lake Kinoce / Lake McKillop

[Schneve]

Has anyone fished these lakes before?  Do they require a Zec license? 

[son of melvin]

Both lakes are just inside the ZEC Kipawa boundary.  You will need a ZEC permit in addition to the Quebec one.  I haven't fished them so can't help you there, sorry.

[puckster_guy]

I understand they are walleye and pike lakes.

[Schneve]

Thanks a lot for the info.

[puckster_guy]

I know the lakes you speak of. they;re only a few miles from my camp. However I never fish lakes outside of Kip.

[Schneve]

Hey Puckster, I was checking them out online and they look accessible with a small boat (no trailer)  Hope to try them out this year...but that depends on the zec cost.

[Schneve]

The costs are a little steep...


https://zeckipawa.reseauzec.com/system/refinery/rates/custom_rates/documents/000/000/724/original/Zec_Kipawa-Tarif_2018_site_internet-anglais.pdf?1525183165

[crackers42]

Scheve,

Years ago you could go up past red pine by water hang a left at birch creek and go back in there and float under the bridge.

Due to changing water levels this is not an option anymore.

you have to go up past red pine by road (or come in the other main road).  Coming down red pine come to the stop hang a right and mckillop will be the first bride you cross.  Right before that is a nice spot to back your trailer and boat right in.

years ago we pulled multiple 10 pound plus pickerel from the lake, pike as long as a boat oar (not many but a few).

Over the years I believe fishing pressure (And road access) may have hurt this lake a bit.

nonetheless it is an easy lake to fish (go straight across or to the right when you leave the launch)

[puckster_guy]

 I'm glad you posted those rates Scheve. That is a little steep. I was thinking of checking out some "back" lakes after I retire . Not so sure at those rates.

[crackers42]

your better off getting an annual pass but remember you need a pass for both Zec Areas Restigo and Kipawa if you are going back and forth.

[Schneve]

Thanks for the details crackers42. 

[Jay Thomas]

I'm glad you posted those rates Scheve. That is a little steep. I was thinking of checking out some "back" lakes after I retire . Not so sure at those rates.

Hi Puckster,

I'm unaware of your retirement plans up at your cabin. If your plans include spending spring, summer and fall up there, $200 (season pass for all activities in ZEC Kipawa) doesn't seem overly expensive IMHO. You would have access to lots of lakes - there are no exclusive rights outfitters in ZEC Kipawa. And if you hunt partridge, think of all the gravel roads you could access. Just my 2 cents.

Jay

[puckster_guy]

Ya I agree with you Jay. Problem is I don't wanna do all that alone. My friends grudgingly pay for a Quebec fishing licence. If they ask to to go to a back lake and I explain the zecs. They don't understand the exorbinat charges. We don't have zecs in Ontario. Personally I don't understand why they are so dear and the regulations involved. Such as checking in everytime I wanna drop a line somewhere new. I have a map that outlines the boundries so maybe I'll stay to the lakes that support my fishing licence. This to me smacks of private fishing grounds that used to be here. This is just my opinion.

[crackers42]

I agree with the prices being extensive but I have fished quite a few zec lakes and if your goal is to find. Lake that is loaded with big fish this will be your best bet as they are not heavily fished.  If you factor in all the monies spent on offer things an annual pass is minor if you utilize it