Lac Noir Fishing near Hérouxville, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Noir falls inside Mauricie. It sits at 129 metres above sea level. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is low-lying compared with other Quebec water we list. The town to know is Hérouxville, 5.4 km out. For a city, Trois-Rivières is 32 km off. Nearby, in order: Lac des Atocas within 1.3 km, Lac a la Tortue roughly 3 km, Lac Olscamp within 12 km, Lac Castor roughly 12 km and Lac Bournival within 12 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Noir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Lac Noir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 19°C for July and -14°C for January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. 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 Noir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lac des Atocas at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Lac Noir.