Lac Keatley Fishing near Brownsburg-Chatham, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Keatley is set in Laurentides, Quebec. The bank is 273 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Brownsburg-Chatham, is 18 km away. Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne sits 64 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Keatley

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Keatley the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 19°C, the coldest about -13°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Lac Keatley by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lac Loupien is 0.8 km off. The position on Lac Keatley is worth confirming on the day.