Lac May near Weymontachie: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mauricie in Quebec is where Lac May sits. Spruce and muskeg runs right down to the water. It measures about 25 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 3.0 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. For supplies, Weymontachie is 29 km out. Beyond it, Leblanc at 76 km and La Tuque at 77 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac May

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Mauricie cover northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Lac May is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 17°C; the cold one sits at -17°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Lac May.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Lac Noaka, 0.8 km out. Nothing on Lac May should be assumed from this page alone.