Lac Long Fishing near Labelle, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Long is set in Laurentides, Quebec. Height above sea level is 333 metres. Surface area runs to about 9 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Labelle lies 7 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne, 96 km away. Others worth noting: Lac Belanger some 1.1 km off, Lac Violon just 1.4 km, Lac Brule some 1.9 km off, Lac Barbotte just 2.1 km and Lac Giroux some 2.7 km off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Long

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Laurentides cover pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lac Long decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 18°C and January reads -14°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late 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 Long.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Belanger, 1.1 km out. Check the position on Lac Long before loading the car.