Lac Cleveland Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Quebec holds Lac Cleveland, in Mauricie. The surface lies 361 metres up. At about 73 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. At about 11 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Mauricie. For a base, La Tuque sits 53 km out. Saguenay is the closest city, 117 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Cleveland

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Lac Cleveland repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 17°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on Lac Cleveland.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lac de la Cuve, 1.6 km out. Confirm access to Lac Cleveland locally before you travel.