Lac de la Becasse Fishing Guide, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de la Becasse is a Mauricie water, in Quebec. The surroundings are mixed forest. The nearest town is Saint-Michel-des-Saints, 60 km away. It is 113 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. Others close at hand: 0.5 km away is Lac Long, 0.5 km out stands Lac de l'Epervier, 0.8 km away is Lac du Corbeau, 2.1 km out stands Lac du Courlis and 2.2 km away is Lac Kakinokamak. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Becasse

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lac de la Becasse rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -16°C in January and 17°C in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Lac de la Becasse runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lac Long at 0.5 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac de la Becasse before loading the car.