Lac Gingras, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Gingras lies within the bounds of Laurentides, Quebec. Height above sea level is 300 metres. Around 88 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. You are looking at roughly 5.7 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. On our Laurentides list it sits near the top for size. The nearest town is Rivière-Rouge, 20 km away. The big place round here is Orléans, 129 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gingras

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Laurentides records list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lac Gingras fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -15°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Lac Gingras follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lac a la Loutre, 1.9 km away. Confirm access to Lac Gingras locally before you travel.