Lac de la Squaw Fishing near Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac de la Squaw falls inside Lanaudière. It lies 388 metres above sea level. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Lanaudière are larger. 30 km away sits Saint-Michel-des-Saints, the nearest town. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 87 km away. Nearby, in order: Lac Henri 0.6 km away, Lac du Grillon about 1.9 km, Lac Oudiette 2.2 km away, Lac Clut about 2.7 km and Lac au Persil 2.7 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Squaw

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Lanaudière records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lac de la Squaw the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -15°C in January and 17°C in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Lac de la Squaw runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Henri sits 0.6 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Lac de la Squaw should be assumed from this page alone.