Fishing Lac de l'Anhinga in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de l'Anhinga lies in Mauricie, in Quebec. The water sits 420 metres up. At 5 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Manawan, 62 km off. After that come La Tuque at 64 km and Saint-Michel-des-Saints at 65 km. Others close at hand: Lac du Bulbe near enough 0.7 km, Lac du Soja 0.9 km off, Lac de l'Oseille near enough 0.9 km, Lac Dimere 1 km off and Lac en Croix near enough 1.2 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'Anhinga

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Lac de l'Anhinga as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -16°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac de l'Anhinga.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Lac du Bulbe, 0.7 km out. Confirm access to Lac de l'Anhinga locally before you travel.