Fishing at Lac aux Senelles, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac aux Senelles falls in Lanaudière, part of Quebec. Boreal forest runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lanaudière. The town to know is Manawan, 48 km out. Saint-Michel-des-Saints is 65 km and Weymontachie 72 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac aux Senelles

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Lac aux Senelles for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac aux Senelles.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac de la Chicoree at 0.6 km is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lac aux Senelles.