Lac des Truffes Fishing Guide, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac des Truffes belongs to Mauricie. It lies 494 metres above sea level. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mauricie list. Leblanc is the closest town at 48 km. Beyond it, Weymontachie at 91 km and Normandin at 121 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Truffes

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Lac des Truffes should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -18°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Time your trip to Lac des Truffes by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. 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. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Lac Bolex is 1.2 km distant. The position on Lac des Truffes is worth confirming on the day.