Lac Fantastique, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Fantastique sits within Lanaudière in Quebec. Beyond the shoreline you have boreal forest. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lanaudière. The town to know is Manawan, 43 km out. Beyond it, Rivière-Rouge at 58 km and Ferme-Neuve at 58 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fantastique

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Lac Fantastique a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Lac Fantastique more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lac Sunset sits 1.8 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac Fantastique in particular, ask before you travel.