Lac Liney, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Liney in the Mauricie part of Quebec. Land around it is boreal forest. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is Leblanc, 82 km off. Then Weymontachie, 125 km, and Manawan, 125 km. Within a short drive: Lac Cavalles about 1.3 km, Lac Richard after 1.6 km, Lac Gat about 1.8 km, Lac Elsie after 2.1 km and Lac Bridge about 2.6 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Liney

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Lac Liney should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -18°C in January and 16°C in July. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Lac Liney rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac Cavalles, 1.3 km out. Signs at Lac Liney carry more weight than any list.