Deuxieme lac Bertrand in Capitale-Nationale: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Deuxieme lac Bertrand belongs to Capitale-Nationale, Quebec. Tidal water begins 33 km from here. Start from Saint-Raymond, 16 km down the road. Laurentides is 27 km and Saint-Ubalde 31 km. Alternatives close at hand: Premier lac Bertrand 1 km off, Lacs Tessier 1.7 km, Lac des Swamps 2 km off, Lac de la Tete de Jument 2.2 km and Lac des Marais 2.5 km off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Deuxieme lac Bertrand

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Capitale-Nationale cover lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon and longnose sucker. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Deuxieme lac Bertrand the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -15°C. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It holds true on Deuxieme lac Bertrand more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Premier lac Bertrand at 1 km is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Deuxieme lac Bertrand if anything is unclear.