Fishing Deuxieme lac Cornu in Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  Deuxieme lac Cornu is one of the Laurentides waters in Quebec. It stands 364 metres above sea level. Supplies mean a trip to Ferme-Neuve, 34 km off. After that come Mont-Laurier at 51 km and Rivière-Rouge at 68 km. Nearest other option: Premier lac Cornu after 0.7 km, Lac Godmer roughly 1.4 km, Lac Bonhomme after 1.5 km, Lac Doureau roughly 2.1 km and Lac Carre after 2.6 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Deuxieme lac Cornu

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Laurentides include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Deuxieme lac Cornu should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -16°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Anyone fishing Deuxieme lac Cornu regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Premier lac Cornu, 0.7 km away. Check the position on Deuxieme lac Cornu before loading the car.