Lac Anctil Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Anctil belongs to Mauricie, Quebec. This is spruce and muskeg ground. At 1.66 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 11 km, so plan the walk before you start. On our Mauricie list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Leblanc, is 81 km away. The big place round here is Saguenay, 243 km distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Anctil

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lac Anctil the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -18°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Anctil.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lac Sandy, 1.9 km away. Nothing on Lac Anctil should be assumed from this page alone.