Fishing at Lac du Diable, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac du Diable is one of the Mauricie waters in Quebec. It lies 352 metres above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Mauricie are larger. La Tuque at 11 km is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Trois-Rivières is 121 km off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Diable

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lac du Diable the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac du Diable.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lac du Castor at 0.8 km is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lac du Diable may have changed since it was mapped.