Lac Gladys Fishing near Weymontachie, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Gladys belongs to Mauricie. The water sits 475 metres up. It measures about 11 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.6 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The town to know is Weymontachie, 29 km out. Trois-Rivières is the closest city, 168 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Gladys

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Mauricie include 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. Treat Lac Gladys as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Lac Gladys to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. 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. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lac Pop, 1.8 km away. What applies at Lac Gladys may have changed since it was mapped.