Lac de la Montagne, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Laurentides, Quebec. It sits at 420 metres above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Laurentides list. The closest town, Val-David, is 13 km distant. Further out sit Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (14 km) and Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson (15 km). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Montagne

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Laurentides, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Lac de la Montagne a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. At Lac de la Montagne the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. 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. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Lac Wilson, 2 km out. What applies at Lac de la Montagne may have changed since it was mapped.