Lac Bleu Fishing near La Tuque, Quebec

• Overview

  The Mauricie entry here is Lac Bleu, in Quebec. The land about it is rolling bush. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 46 km away sits La Tuque, the nearest town. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 120 km away. What else is close: Lac Restigouche 0.7 km away, Lac Watate a touch under 0.8 km, Lac Powasson 1.1 km away, Lac Montreal a touch under 1.1 km and LacWawaskesy 1.1 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bleu

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lac Bleu that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -16°C in January and 17°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Break-up near early May, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Bleu.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lac Restigouche is 0.7 km off. Confirm access to Lac Bleu locally before you travel.