Lac Papy Fishing in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Papy falls inside Capitale-Nationale. The land about it is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Laurentides, is 18 km distant. Sainte-Foy is the closest city, 98 km away. Neighbouring water: Lac des Agrions 0.4 km, Lac Wilfrid at 0.9 km, Lac en Coin 1.4 km, Lac Vermillon at 1.8 km and Lac Loranger 2.1 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Papy

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Capitale-Nationale include lake sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon and longnose sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Lac Papy the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -15°C to 17°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Papy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Lac des Agrions at 0.4 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Papy for certain.