Fishing at Lac Mereau, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Mereau sits in Capitale-Nationale, out in Quebec. Elevation runs to 350 metres. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Laurentides sits 21 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Trois-Rivières, 104 km away. Also worth knowing: Lac Ducont just 0.8 km, Lac Jeune (0.8 km), Lac Brassard just 1 km, Lac du Vison (1.5 km) and Lac du Male just 1.8 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac Mereau

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon and longnose sucker. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Lac Mereau the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Lac Mereau by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac Ducont, 0.8 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Lac Mereau if anything is unclear.