Lac Marchand Fishing near Leblanc, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie in Quebec is where Lac Marchand sits. Northern bush runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 65 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 3.5 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Mauricie. For supplies, Leblanc is 56 km out. Saguenay is the closest city, 250 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Marchand

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Lac Marchand to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -18°C. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Marchand.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lac Borothy is 2.7 km off. Nothing on Lac Marchand should be assumed from this page alone.