Lac Rhum Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Rhum sits. It lies 339 metres above sea level. At roughly 7 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is La Tuque, 33 km out. It is 144 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. Near neighbours: Lac Orignal (0.9 km), Grand lac Frise after 1.4 km, Lac Perdrix (1.8 km), Lac des Termites after 1.9 km and Lac Pin Blanc (2.4 km). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lac Rhum

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Lac Rhum before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Lac Rhum by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. 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. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Orignal, 0.9 km out. For Lac Rhum, the notice at the access point is the final word.