Lac Raymond Fishing near Weymontachie, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Raymond in Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 415 metres above sea level. With some 36 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 3.8 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is among the larger waters listed here for Mauricie. Nearest place of any size is Weymontachie, 49 km away. For a city, Saguenay is 165 km off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Raymond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lac Raymond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -18°C in January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about mid November in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Raymond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lac Cold is 2.1 km distant. For Lac Raymond in particular, ask before you travel.