Fishing Lac Demi-Lune in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Demi-Lune is set in Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 439 metres above sea level. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Mauricie standards. Nearest place of any size is La Tuque, 52 km away. Beyond it, Laurentides at 68 km and Métabetchouan at 72 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Demi-Lune

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Mauricie: 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. The shape of Lac Demi-Lune rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -16°C to 17°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. At Lac Demi-Lune the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lac Long at 0.7 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Lac Demi-Lune is worth confirming on the day.