Lac des Trois Monts near Shawville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac des Trois Monts lies in Outaouais, Quebec. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 2.4 km of margin, front to back. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. For supplies, Shawville is 24 km out. The big place round here is Gatineau, 50 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Trois Monts

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lac des Trois Monts gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 19°C in July and bottom out at -13°C in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. At Lac des Trois Monts the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Petit lac Menard, 1.8 km away. The position on Lac des Trois Monts is worth confirming on the day.