Fishing Lac Corner in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Corner lies in Mauricie, in Quebec. Height above sea level is 453 metres. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mauricie list. For a base, La Tuque sits 25 km out. Beyond it, Laurentides at 52 km and Sainte-Thècle at 84 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Corner

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Lac Corner rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -16°C in January. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Corner.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Line, 0.6 km out. Signs at Lac Corner carry more weight than any list.