Lac aux Grenouilles, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac aux Grenouilles stands in Mauricie, Quebec. Country round the bank runs to northern bush. At 6 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. The town to know is Leblanc, 60 km out. Weymontachie lies 64 km off, Saint-Félicien another 87 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Grenouilles

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac aux Grenouilles light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac aux Grenouilles.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lac Noel, 1.5 km away. Confirm access to Lac aux Grenouilles locally before you travel.