Fishing at Lac de la Guilloche, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de la Guilloche is a Mauricie water, in Quebec. The water sits 365 metres up. Surface area runs to about 4 hectares — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mauricie list. The nearest place of any size is La Tuque, 60 km away. Métabetchouan is 62 km away, with Chambord at 66 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Guilloche

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Mauricie: northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Lac de la Guilloche for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -16°C in January and 17°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. At Lac de la Guilloche the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Flaneur at 0.6 km is the sensible second choice. For Lac de la Guilloche in particular, ask before you travel.