Lac a la Truite Fishing in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a la Truite belongs to Capitale-Nationale, Quebec. It stands 306 metres above sea level. It measures about 34 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline length is close to 6.4 km, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Capitale-Nationale listings. Nearest town is Laurentides, 11 km off. Beyond it, Sainte-Thècle at 29 km and Saint-Ubalde at 32 km. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Truite

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Capitale-Nationale records list lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon and longnose sucker among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Lac a la Truite in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -15°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Lac a la Truite rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lac Dubord, 3 km away. Treat Lac a la Truite as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.