Lac aux Sables Fishing near Weymontachie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac aux Sables sits within Mauricie in Quebec. The land about it is boreal forest. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Quebec water on our list, it sits high. Weymontachie sits 64 km from here and is the nearest stop. Saint-Félicien is 65 km away, with Saint-Prime at 69 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Sables

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Lac aux Sables light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -18°C in January and 16°C in July. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That shapes the year on Lac aux Sables.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Yvette sits 0.6 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lac aux Sables.