Lac Chirens, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Chirens belongs to Mauricie. Boreal forest runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 3 hectares — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mauricie list. Leblanc lies 59 km from the water. Saguenay sits 240 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Chirens

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Lac Chirens should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Chirens.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac Laas at 0.8 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac Chirens before loading the car.