Lac des Pins Fishing near Saint-Ubalde, Quebec

• Overview

  The Mauricie end of Quebec holds Lac des Pins. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. The bank runs about 3.8 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Mauricie. Saint-Ubalde at 15 km is the nearest place to stop. Sainte-Thècle follows at 20 km, then Saint-Marc-des-Carrières at 27 km. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Pins

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Mauricie cover northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lac des Pins the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -14°C to 18°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac des Pins.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public data records a pier about 410 m out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lac a Matte, 1.5 km away. Confirm access to Lac des Pins locally before you travel.