Fishing Lac des Barges in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac des Barges is listed under Lanaudière, Quebec. The setting is northern bush. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Lanaudière are larger. Manawan at 36 km is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Trois-Rivières is 137 km off. Within a short drive: Lac Andree at 2.5 km, Lac de la Fregate about 2.6 km, Lac de l'Epinette at 2.6 km, Lac Maria about 2.6 km and Lac de la Poularde at 2.8 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Barges

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Lanaudière records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Lac des Barges for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Lac des Barges by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lac Andree is 2.5 km distant. Confirm access to Lac des Barges locally before you travel.