Fishing Lac Audet in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Audet falls in Mauricie, part of Quebec. The country here is mixed forest. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Mauricie list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 13 km away sits Sainte-Thècle, the nearest settlement. Saint-Ubalde is 14 km and Saint-Tite 22 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lac Audet

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. 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. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Lac Audet is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in July and bottom out at -14°C in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Lac Audet the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a jetty 1.5 km off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac aux Sables at 2.2 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Lac Audet.