Lac Laclede Fishing Guide, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Look for Lac Laclede in Lanaudière, Quebec. Elevation runs to 462 metres. Roughly 36 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Shoreline length is close to 5.3 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Lanaudière list. The closest town, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, is 34 km away. Rivière-Rouge lies 35 km off, Labelle another 38 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Laclede

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Lanaudière cover pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Lac Laclede should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -15°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Laclede.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac Sanche sits 1.8 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Laclede for certain.