Lac Long Fishing near Mandeville, Quebec

• Overview

  Set in Lanaudière, Lac Long is a Quebec water. Everything around it is lake country bush. Around 29 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 2.5 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. The town to know is Mandeville, 8.1 km out. Saint-Gabriel is 16 km away, with Saint-Élie-de-Caxton at 25 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Long

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac Long responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -14°C for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Long.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Expect 1.1 km away in from where the car goes. Toilets are 1 km away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Lac en Coeur, 1.1 km out. Check the current arrangement for Lac Long.