Lac Fontaine near Laurentides: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Fontaine belongs to Mauricie. The bank is 332 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 37 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. On our Mauricie list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Laurentides, 18 km away. The nearest city of size is Trois-Rivières, 74 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Fontaine

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Lac Fontaine repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -15°C to 18°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Fontaine.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lac a la Vase is 0.9 km off. Check the position at Lac Fontaine before loading the car.