Lac a Lessard Fishing near Mont-Laurier, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Laurentides, Quebec, this is Lac a Lessard. Height above sea level is 304 metres. Mont-Laurier at 9.6 km is the nearest place to stop. It is 113 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. Within a short drive: Lac Elmina lies 2.1 km on, Petit lac Latreille 3 km off, Lac du Bois Clair lies 3 km on, Lac Latreille 3.3 km off and Lac a Memene lies 4.8 km on. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Lessard

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Laurentides: pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lac a Lessard light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -14°C for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Time your trip to Lac a Lessard by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lac Elmina at 2.1 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lac a Lessard carry more weight than any list.