Fishing at Lac du Chapelet, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Chapelet is listed under Lanaudière, Quebec. The ground round it is mixed forest. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Saint-Michel-des-Saints, is 29 km distant. Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne is the closest city, 83 km away. Round about: Lac Jerome some 0.7 km off, 0.9 km away is Lac Alba, Lac Saint-Cerny some 1 km off, 1.1 km away is Lac des Framboises and Lac Lazare some 1.2 km off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Chapelet

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The near bank of Lac du Chapelet is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -15°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac du Chapelet.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Lac Jerome, 0.7 km out. The position on Lac du Chapelet is worth confirming on the day.