Lac Pukumatun near Weymontachie: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lac Pukumatun belongs to Mauricie, Quebec. The country here is spruce and muskeg. At about 11 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 2.7 km keeps the choices simple. Some 21 km away sits Weymontachie, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Leblanc at 58 km and La Tuque at 94 km. Nearby alternatives: Lac Utim within 0.7 km, Lac Nistoo at 1 km, Lac Nistum within 1.1 km, Lac Piskis at 1.6 km and Lac Oskatuk within 2 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Pukumatun

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Lac Pukumatun as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -17°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. At Lac Pukumatun the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lac Utim, 0.7 km away. Confirm before you fish Lac Pukumatun.