Fishing at Lac A Part, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac A Part in the Mauricie part of Quebec. It lies 478 metres above sea level. The town to know is Weymontachie, 48 km out. Leblanc follows at 60 km, then Saint-Félicien at 89 km. Within a short drive: 1.4 km out stands Lac Bouteille, Lac Arctique near enough 1.6 km, 1.7 km out stands Lac Ecarte, Lac Encore near enough 1.9 km and 2 km out stands Lac Perdu. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac A Part

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac A Part that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -18°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Lac A Part to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Bouteille, 1.4 km out. Signs at Lac A Part carry more weight than any list.