Lac Janze Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Janze in Mauricie, Quebec. Height above sea level is 473 metres. For supplies, Leblanc is 71 km out. Then Chapais, 109 km, and Chibougamau, 114 km. Close neighbours run: Petit lac Janze near enough 0.4 km, Lac du Cerf at about 1.2 km, Lac Austin near enough 1.5 km, Lac Watter at about 2.1 km and Lac Tolette near enough 2.2 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Janze

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Janze the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -18°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about mid November in an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Lac Janze by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Petit lac Janze at 0.4 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lac Janze before loading the car.