Lac Charlie Fishing in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Charlie lies in Lanaudière, Quebec. The ground around here is rolling bush. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lanaudière. The closest town, Saint-Michel-des-Saints, is 28 km distant. Mandeville is 29 km and Saint-Jean-de-Matha 30 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Charlie

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Lanaudière names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac Charlie a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -15°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Charlie.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Yvon, 1.2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Lac Charlie.