Lac Bourre Fishing in Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  Out in Laurentides, Quebec, sits Lac Bourre. It stands 354 metres above sea level. At about 17 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The whole outline is near 2.7 km, and most of it is walkable. Ferme-Neuve lies 13 km from the water. Mont-Laurier lies 30 km off, Saint-Boniface another 53 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bourre

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for Laurentides list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac Bourre a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 18°C and January near -15°C on the long-run figures. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Bourre.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac Grouard, 1.4 km away. Check the position at Lac Bourre before loading the car.