Fishing Lac Diablotin in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Lanaudière, Lac Diablotin is a Quebec water. It sits at 402 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 53 km away sits Manawan, the nearest town. Saint-Michel-des-Saints lies 56 km off, La Tuque another 75 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. There are hundreds within 25 km, rising to hundreds at 50 km.

• Where to Fish on Lac Diablotin

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Lanaudière list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Lac Diablotin to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -16°C in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Lac Diablotin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Petit lac de la Culbute at 0.6 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lac Diablotin locally before you travel.