Lac Picard in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Picard sits within Mauricie in Quebec. It sits 39 km in from the sea. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mauricie. Saint-Élie-de-Caxton sits 13 km from the bank. Shawinigan lies 17 km off, Hérouxville another 27 km. Also within reach: Lac des Amoureux 0.7 km off, Lac Magnan near enough 0.9 km, Lac Goulet 1.3 km off, Lac du Castor near enough 1.7 km and Lac Brule 1.7 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Picard

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Lac Picard gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -14°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Lac Picard the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lac des Amoureux at 0.7 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lac Picard locally before you travel.