Lac Entonnoir in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Entonnoir lies within the bounds of Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 312 metres above sea level. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Mauricie are larger. The nearest town is Laurentides, 32 km away. The nearest city of size is La Cité-Limoilou, 94 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Entonnoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lac Entonnoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -15°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Lac Entonnoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lac de la Brume at 1.7 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Lac Entonnoir is worth confirming on the day.