Fishing at Lac Curieres, Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Curieres lies within the bounds of Laurentides, Quebec. It lies 444 metres above sea level. Roughly 4.73 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 23 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Laurentides list it sits near the top for size. Rivière-Rouge lies 30 km from the water. Ferme-Neuve is 45 km away, with Labelle at 46 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Curieres

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Laurentides include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lac Curieres decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 17°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Curieres.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A camping area sits within 1.4 km of here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lac Perrier at 1.2 km is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lac Curieres.