Lac Planque Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Within Mauricie, Quebec, you have Lac Planque. It sits at 333 metres above sea level. Some 58 km away sits La Tuque, the nearest settlement. Métabetchouan is 61 km and Chambord 66 km. Neighbouring water: Lac La Gerniere about 0.8 km, Lac aux Deux Sources at about 1.1 km, Lac Jumeau about 1.1 km, Lac Inverse at about 1.4 km and Etang Oblong about 1.4 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Planque

  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. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Lac Planque fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Lac Planque by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lac La Gerniere is 0.8 km off. Check the current arrangement for Lac Planque.