Lac Barker, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Laurentides in Quebec is where Lac Barker sits. Land around it is lake country bush. Surface area runs to about 6 hectares — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, 8.9 km away. The big place round here is Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne, 61 km distant. Close neighbours run: Lac Fer a Cheval at 1 km, Lac Brazeau 1.9 km away, Lac Wellie at 2.1 km, Lac Manitou 2.1 km away and Lac Nelly at 2.5 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Barker

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Lac Barker in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Lac Barker more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Lac Fer a Cheval is 1 km off. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Barker for certain.