Lac McKenzie Fishing in Estrie, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac McKenzie in Estrie, Quebec. It lies 442 metres above sea level. At about 61 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. At about 6.2 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. The town to know is Lac-Mégantic, 11 km out. Weedon Centre is 38 km away, with Disraeli at 45 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac McKenzie

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Estrie cover rainbow trout, white sucker, pumpkinseed, brook trout and rainbow smelt. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Lac McKenzie where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 17°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac McKenzie.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lac a Jos-Gilbert at 4.9 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac McKenzie locally before you travel.