Lac de la Tete Fishing near Manawan, Quebec

• Overview

  Within Mauricie, Quebec, you have Lac de la Tete. It stands 419 metres above sea level. Head to Manawan, 108 km away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Ferme-Neuve at 109 km and Leblanc at 118 km. Within easy reach: 0.6 km out stands Lac du Fer, Lac Pise at about 1.1 km, 1.3 km out stands Lac Snip, Lac Bole at about 1.5 km and 1.9 km out stands Lac Yorick. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac de la Tete

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac de la Tete the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -17°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan around that when you fish Lac de la Tete.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Lac du Fer, 0.6 km out. Ask locally about Lac de la Tete if anything is unclear.