Lac Kawakama Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Kawakama falls inside Mauricie. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. Surface area is around 13 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.7 km keeps the choices simple. Some 42 km away sits La Tuque, the nearest settlement. Trois-Rivières sits 116 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Kawakama

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lac Kawakama the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On Lac Kawakama the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lac Larrow at 0.9 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Kawakama in particular, ask before you travel.