Lac a la Truite Fishing, SE of Weymontachie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a la Truite lies in Mauricie, in Quebec. It stands 508 metres above sea level. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Weymontachie lies 26 km from the water. After that come Leblanc at 33 km and Manawan at 95 km. Water in the same corner: Lac de la Chance at about 1.1 km, Lac Shovel near enough 2.4 km, Lac Leonard at about 2.8 km, Lac au Sable near enough 3.5 km and Lac Deer at about 3.6 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Truite

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. Lac a la Truite fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -17°C in January. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Lac a la Truite that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lac de la Chance at 1.1 km is the sensible second choice. Treat Lac a la Truite as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.