Lac a la Croix near Morin-Heights: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac a la Croix is set in Laurentides, Quebec. The surface lies 382 metres up. Morin-Heights sits 11 km from here and is the nearest stop. Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard is 12 km away, with Saint-Sauveur at 16 km. Neighbouring water: Lac Notre-Dame the better part of 1.1 km, Lac Saint-Victor a shade over 1.3 km, Lac Rosier the better part of 1.4 km, Lac Thurson a shade over 1.8 km and Lac Wheeler the better part of 1.9 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Croix

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Laurentides include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac a la Croix fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -13°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a la Croix.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public toilets are recorded roughly 1.1 km off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Notre-Dame, 1.1 km out. Check the position at Lac a la Croix before loading the car.