Fishing at Lac Augeron, Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Laurentides, Quebec. The setting is northern bush on every side. The water measures roughly 8 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It sits higher than most water we list in Quebec. 43 km away sits Rivière-Rouge, the nearest town. Beyond it, Saint-Michel-des-Saints at 45 km and Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm at 49 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Augeron

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Lac Augeron the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -15°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. At Lac Augeron the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Lac Jugy, 1.7 km out. Check the current arrangement for Lac Augeron.