Fishing Lac Jaseur in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Jaseur sits within Mauricie in Quebec. The bank is 403 metres above sea level. It covers about 7 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest place of any size is Mandeville, 23 km away. Trois-Rivières sits 69 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Jaseur

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lac Jaseur responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -15°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Jaseur.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lac des Pissenlits, 0.6 km away. Check the position at Lac Jaseur before loading the car.