Fishing at Lac a l'Ange, Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a l'Ange sits in Laurentides, out in Quebec. It sits in pine and birch country. Head to Saint-Raphaël, 39 km away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 60 km away. Nearest other option: Lac a Rene within 0.6 km, Lac du Diable 1.3 km away, Lac Landry within 1.5 km, Lac Ramuel 1.6 km away and Lac Dore within 1.7 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lac a l'Ange

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Lac a l'Ange decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -13°C to 19°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a l'Ange.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Lac a Rene, 0.6 km away. Check the position on Lac a l'Ange before loading the car.