Lac Pierre, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Pierre sits. It sits in lake country bush. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mauricie. 46 km away sits La Tuque, the nearest town. For a city, Saguenay is 126 km off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pierre

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lac Pierre gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -16°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Lac Pierre by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac de la Grosse Pierre, 0.5 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Pierre for certain.