Lac Begard, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Begard in the Lanaudière part of Quebec. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. Rivière-Rouge is the closest town at 31 km. The big place round here is Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne, 107 km distant. What else is close: Lac des Ossements out at 1.2 km, Lac Houdet 1.7 km away, Lac des Bois out at 2.7 km, Lac Albert 2.7 km away and Lac Ariel out at 2.9 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Begard

  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. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac Begard the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Begard.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Overnight stays are possible 1.4 km away. There is a toilet block some 1.4 km out. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Lac des Ossements is 1.2 km distant. Check the position on Lac Begard before loading the car.