Fishing Lac Red in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Within Mauricie, Quebec, you have Lac Red. It lies 336 metres above sea level. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mauricie list. Start from Shawinigan, 24 km down the road. After that come Hérouxville at 27 km and Saint-Élie-de-Caxton at 28 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Red

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Red a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -14°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Lac Red.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lac Marchand is 0.9 km distant. Ask locally about Lac Red if anything is unclear.