Lac Grace Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Mauricie, Quebec. The bank gives way to boreal forest. It measures about 31 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The outline measures near 7.7 km, so local knowledge counts. The town to know is La Tuque, 20 km out. Sainte-Foy is the closest city, 127 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Grace

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Grace the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Anyone fishing Lac Grace regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Loan, 1.4 km out. Confirm access to Lac Grace locally before you travel.