Fishing at Lac Chaton Male, Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Chaton Male belongs to Laurentides. This is pine and birch ground. The closest town, Manawan, is 46 km away. Ferme-Neuve is 53 km and Rivière-Rouge 63 km. Close neighbours run: Lac du Cap 1.3 km away, 1.3 km out stands Lac Bec d'Aigle, Lac Wheeler 1.5 km away, 1.6 km out stands Lac Grain de Riz and Lac Lucille 1.9 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chaton Male

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Laurentides names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Lac Chaton Male a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Lac Chaton Male by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac du Cap at 1.3 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Lac Chaton Male.