Fishing Lac Francoise in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Francoise in Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 318 metres above sea level. The closest town, La Tuque, is 56 km away. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 88 km away. Round about: Lac de la Loutre after 1.1 km, Lac Emile 1.5 km, Lac des Cedres after 1.7 km, Lac Solitaire 1.8 km and Lac de la Tempete after 2.5 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Francoise

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lac Francoise light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -15°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Lac Francoise runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lac de la Loutre sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac Francoise, the notice at the access point is the final word.