Fishing Lac Piyao in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Piyao is a Mauricie water, Quebec side. Elevation runs to 489 metres. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Mauricie list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 19 km from Weymontachie. After that come Leblanc at 59 km and La Tuque at 93 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Piyao

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Lac Piyao rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -17°C in January. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Piyao.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lac Kistapiskaw, 0.7 km away. For Lac Piyao in particular, ask before you travel.