Fishing at Lac Fin-Fin, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Mauricie, Quebec. It lies 511 metres above sea level. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Quebec listings. Weymontachie at 44 km is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Leblanc at 58 km and Saint-Félicien at 92 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fin-Fin

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Lac Fin-Fin should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Lac Fin-Fin.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. 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. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Lac Menicanane at 0.8 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Fin-Fin for certain.