Lac a la Mine Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac a la Mine sits. Height above sea level is 230 metres. 8.4 km away sits Shawinigan, the nearest town. Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is 14 km away, with Hérouxville at 20 km. Water in the same corner: Lac Adem after 2.1 km, Lac Montclair about 2.2 km, Lac Bellefeuille after 2.6 km, Lac Martel about 3.7 km and Lac Genereux after 3.8 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Mine

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Lac a la Mine where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -14°C in January and 18°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Time your trip to Lac a la Mine by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Lac Adem, 2.1 km out. Treat Lac a la Mine as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.