Lac de la Femelle near La Tuque: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac de la Femelle lies in Mauricie, Quebec. Height above sea level is 355 metres. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Mauricie standards. Nearest place of any size is La Tuque, 19 km away. It is 117 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Femelle

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lac de la Femelle responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -16°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Lac de la Femelle the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac du Male sits 0.3 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lac de la Femelle locally before you travel.