Fishing Lac a Matte in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac a Matte sits in Mauricie, out in Quebec. Height above sea level is 303 metres. It measures some 2.30 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The margin runs to about 21 km in total. It ranks high for size among our Mauricie listings. La Tuque lies 35 km from the water. For a city, Saguenay is 151 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac a Matte

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lac a Matte the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -16°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Lac a Matte more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Lac Savane is 0.9 km distant. For Lac a Matte in particular, ask before you travel.