Fishing at Lac du Collet, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac du Collet in Mauricie, Quebec. It sits at 402 metres above sea level. About 1.27 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Around 6.8 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Few waters listed in Mauricie are bigger. The closest town, La Tuque, is 37 km distant. The big place round here is Trois-Rivières, 117 km distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Collet

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Mauricie: northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Lac du Collet before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -16°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Lac du Collet by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lac Pakwa at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac du Collet locally before you travel.