Lac Racine Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Racine is listed under Mauricie, Quebec. Height above sea level is 427 metres. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Leblanc, 101 km away. Further out sit Manawan (118 km) and Ferme-Neuve (134 km). What else is close: Lac Purl a shade over 1.3 km, Lac Cot at 1.7 km, Lac Edgar a shade over 2 km, Lac Gwen at 2.1 km and Lac Lily a shade over 2.2 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Racine

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lac Racine a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -18°C at the bottom of winter. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Lac Racine more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lac Purl sits 1.3 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Lac Racine is worth confirming on the day.