Lac a Mario Fishing Guide, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, this is Lac a Mario. It sits at 320 metres above sea level. Head to Adstock, 20 km away, for anything you forgot. It is 89 km to Sherbrooke, the nearest city. Water in the same corner: Lac Giguere 7.3 km, Lac Dubord 8.5 km away, Lac de la Beurrerie 9.4 km, Petit lac Lambton 10 km away and Lac aux Grelots 10 km. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Mario

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Chaudière-Appalaches records list lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, longnose sucker and sauger among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Lac a Mario the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 18°C and January near -12°C on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac a Mario.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The closest car park is 830 m away, so pack accordingly. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Giguere sits 7.3 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Lac a Mario is worth confirming on the day.