Lac Pisew Fishing near Weymontachie, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Pisew sits. The surface lies 491 metres up. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Mauricie standards. Weymontachie at 16 km is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Saguenay is 197 km off. Within easy reach: Lac Sukimas out at 0.9 km, Lac Sepanuk just 1 km, Lac Kistapiskaw out at 2 km, Lac Piyao just 2.5 km and Lac Wapinao out at 2.5 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pisew

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Mauricie: northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Lac Pisew as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -17°C in January up to 16°C in July. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Lac Pisew runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac Sukimas, 0.9 km out. For Lac Pisew in particular, ask before you travel.