Fishing at Lac du Tigre, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Mauricie, Quebec, this is Lac du Tigre. The surface lies 484 metres up. Around 18 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Bank access stretches around 2.2 km in total. For a base, Leblanc sits 75 km out. Chapais is 98 km and Chibougamau 109 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. Ground round the water is easy walking in most parts.

• Where to Fish on Lac du Tigre

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lac du Tigre the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -19°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac du Tigre.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Dugas, 1.7 km out. Treat Lac du Tigre as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.