Lac Briere Fishing near Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Laurentides, Quebec. The ground around here is pine and birch. Supplies mean a trip to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, 5.8 km off. The big place round here is Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne, 56 km distant. Within a short drive: Lac en Poudre out at 0.4 km, Deuxieme lac Briere 0.5 km away, Lac Pearl out at 0.6 km, Le Petit Lac 1 km away and Petit lac Merisier out at 1.4 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Briere

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Lac Briere to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -14°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Lac Briere follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lac en Poudre, 0.4 km away. Signs at Lac Briere carry more weight than any list.