Lac Demarest Fishing near Mandeville, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Demarest is one of the Mauricie listings for Quebec. The surface lies 429 metres up. Small at around 5 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Mandeville, 25 km away. Saint-Gabriel lies 33 km off, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton another 33 km. Near neighbours include: Lac Pavot 0.9 km off, Lac a la Loutre within 1.2 km, Lac Dispos 1.3 km off, Lac du Glouton within 1.3 km and Lac Bonom 1.6 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Demarest

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lac Demarest repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -15°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Demarest.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Lac Pavot, 0.9 km away. Check the position on Lac Demarest before loading the car.