Lac Chamois Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Chamois sits. It lies 480 metres above sea level. About 8 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Leblanc, 26 km down the road. After that come Weymontachie at 48 km and Manawan at 90 km. Within easy reach: 2.5 km away is Lac Choquette, Lac de la Loge a shade over 2.9 km, 3.2 km away is Lac des Passes, Lac de l'Arsin a shade over 3.6 km and 4.1 km away is Lac Gill. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chamois

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac Chamois that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -17°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Lac Chamois follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lac Choquette at 2.5 km is the nearest alternative. Where Lac Chamois is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.