Lac Chicot, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Chicot belongs to Mauricie. This is mixed forest country. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for Mauricie are larger. La Tuque is the closest place, 33 km off. Laurentides follows at 69 km, then Métabetchouan at 86 km. Also within reach: Lac de l'Ampoule within 0.3 km, Lac du Barrage lies 0.9 km on, Lac du Cote within 1.7 km, Lac Brassard lies 2.3 km on and Lac Long within 2.4 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chicot

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Mauricie: northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Treat Lac Chicot as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 17°C and January near -16°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan around that when you fish Lac Chicot.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. 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. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lac de l'Ampoule, 0.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Lac Chicot locally before you travel.