Lac des Cypres Fishing near Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Centre-du-Québec, Quebec. It lies 105 metres above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton is the closest town at 5.3 km. It is 52 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. Alternatives close at hand: Lac aux Sapins 11 km, 18 km away is Lac Perkins, Lac Fourchu 20 km, 22 km away is Reservoir Beaudet and Spooner Pond 23 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Cypres

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. 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. Species logged across Centre-du-Québec include brook trout, northern pike and lake chub. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Lac des Cypres should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 20°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Lac des Cypres rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Overnight stays are possible about 190 m out, where camping is mapped. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lac aux Sapins, 11 km out. Check the position on Lac des Cypres before loading the car.