Lac George in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Lac George in Mauricie, Quebec. The bank gives way to boreal forest. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Mauricie standards. The closest town, Weymontachie, is 50 km distant. Beyond it, Manawan at 54 km and La Tuque at 74 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac George

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Lac George a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -16°C on the long-run figures. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Lac George the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lac Desert, 2.1 km away. Confirm access to Lac George locally before you travel.