Fishing Lac Bisson in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Bisson is one of the Mauricie waters in Quebec. It stands 410 metres above sea level. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mauricie. The town to know is Weymontachie, 34 km out. Further out sit La Tuque (68 km) and Manawan (70 km). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bisson

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Lac Bisson where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about mid November in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Lac Bisson.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lac Oswald is 0.4 km off. Check the current arrangement for Lac Bisson.