Fishing at Lac Limite, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Mauricie, Quebec, this is Lac Limite. The bank gives way to northern bush. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Mauricie standards. Nearest place of any size is La Tuque, 48 km away. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 120 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Limite

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Lac Limite for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Lac Limite the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac du Lievre at 0.6 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lac Limite if anything is unclear.