Lac Dorothee in Laurentides: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Dorothee is a Laurentides water, Quebec side. Boreal forest runs right down to the water. The nearest town is Ferme-Neuve, 45 km away. Beyond it, Manawan at 54 km and Mont-Laurier at 59 km. More in the same country: Lac Chevreuil 1.5 km away, Lac du Cedre out at 1.6 km, Lac Andy 2.1 km away, Lac Canard out at 2.4 km and Lac Carcajou 2.5 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Dorothee

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Lac Dorothee as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -16°C at the bottom of winter. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Lac Dorothee that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac Chevreuil, 1.5 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Lac Dorothee as something to verify.