Lac de la Larmise, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac de la Larmise in Lanaudière, Quebec. Elevation runs to 387 metres. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is a small entry by Lanaudière standards. Manawan lies 49 km from the water. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 142 km away. Nearby, in order: Lac a la Menthe 1.8 km away, 1.8 km away is Lac des Pompons, Lac a la Sarcelle 1.9 km away, 2.4 km away is Lac Disperse and Lac des Gaufres 2.6 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Larmise

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Lanaudière names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac de la Larmise the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -16°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Expect Lac de la Larmise to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac a la Menthe at 1.8 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Lac de la Larmise for certain.