Fishing Lac en Croix in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac en Croix in the Mauricie part of Quebec. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. Surface area is around 17 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 2.8 km keeps the choices simple. You are 61 km from Manawan. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 124 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac en Croix

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Lac en Croix before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Lac en Croix that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. 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. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lac du Bulbe, 0.8 km away. Rules at Lac en Croix are worth checking on the day.