Lac Delia near Chertsey: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Lanaudière, Quebec, this is Lac Delia. It sits at 374 metres above sea level. Chertsey lies 11 km from the water. Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson lies 15 km off, Val-David another 22 km. Within a short drive: Lac Beauregard (0.8 km), Lac Kenny after 0.9 km, Lac Poudrier (1 km), Lac Rithchie after 1.1 km and Lac Exerine (1.2 km). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lac Delia

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Lanaudière names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Lac Delia where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -14°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Delia.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. 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. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lac Beauregard is 0.8 km off. For Lac Delia in particular, ask before you travel.