Lac a la Truite Fishing near Saint-Raymond, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a la Truite is listed under Capitale-Nationale, Quebec. The water sits 385 metres up. 15 km away sits Laurentides, the nearest town. Beyond it, Saint-Raymond at 34 km and Fossambault-sur-le-Lac at 46 km. Within a short run: Lac Eugene after 1.5 km, Petit lac Scott some 2.4 km off, Lac Bourgeault after 2.4 km, Petit lac Central some 2.7 km off and Petit lac Gagnon after 2.8 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Truite

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Capitale-Nationale cover lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, longnose sucker, sauger and channel catfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Lac a la Truite that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -15°C on the long-run figures. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Lac a la Truite fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Omble de fontaine is the mapped fishing point, 100 m out. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Lac Eugene at 1.5 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac a la Truite before loading the car.