Fishing at Lac Pope, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Pope is listed under Lanaudière, Quebec. It sits in mixed forest country. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Saint-Michel-des-Saints is 37 km out. It is 100 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. Other water nearby: Lac du Depot within 0.8 km, 0.8 km away is Lac Re, Lac Gipi within 1.1 km, 1.8 km away is Lac Proche and Lac Donat within 2 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pope

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Lanaudière, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Treat Lac Pope as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -15°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Pope.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac du Depot at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lac Pope locally before you travel.