Fishing at Lac Chabert, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Mauricie, Quebec. The surface lies 444 metres up. It measures about 30 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 4.2 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest place of any size is Leblanc, 44 km away. Weymontachie lies 56 km off, Manawan another 75 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chabert

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lac Chabert the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -17°C to 16°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Chabert.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lac Maringouin at 2.2 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lac Chabert are worth checking on the day.