Fishing at Lac Benin, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Benin lies in Mauricie, in Quebec. It sits at 428 metres above sea level. Some 50 km away sits Leblanc, the nearest settlement. Weymontachie is 88 km and Normandin 112 km. Also within reach: Lac Luc a touch under 2.2 km, Lac du Niveau out at 2.6 km, Lac Judas a touch under 2.7 km, Lac Giga out at 3.4 km and Lac Indien a touch under 3.6 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Benin

  Our records hold 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. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lac Benin gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -18°C to 16°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Benin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac Luc, 2.2 km away. Check the position on Lac Benin before loading the car.