Fishing Lac Laura in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  The Lanaudière entry here is Lac Laura, in Quebec. It stands 512 metres above sea level. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Lanaudière are larger. 28 km away sits Manawan, the nearest town. Further out sit Saint-Michel-des-Saints (57 km) and Rivière-Rouge (69 km). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Laura

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Lanaudière, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Lac Laura a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -16°C at the bottom of winter. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Laura.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lac de l'Acacia is 0.9 km distant. Treat access at Lac Laura as something to verify.