Lac Cadotte, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Cadotte falls in Mauricie, part of Quebec. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. It measures about 61 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 5.0 km on foot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Mauricie list. Sainte-Thècle sits 21 km from here and is the nearest stop. It is 65 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cadotte

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Lac Cadotte before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -14°C to 18°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. The season on Lac Cadotte rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac Carignan at 3.4 km is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Lac Cadotte as something to verify.