Lac Ali in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Ali sits within Mauricie in Quebec. The land about it is northern bush. At roughly 7 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Leblanc, 50 km away. Weymontachie is 81 km away, with Normandin at 106 km. Water in the same corner: Lac Rice 0.8 km away, 3.3 km away is Lac Nano, Lac Kim 3.6 km away, 4.6 km away is Lac Pico and Lac Insolent 4.8 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Ali

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Lac Ali the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Ali.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Lac Rice is 0.8 km distant. Signs at Lac Ali carry more weight than any list.