Lac Roy Fishing near Leblanc, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Roy is listed under Mauricie, Quebec. It lies 471 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 53 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 3.9 km keeps the choices simple. On our Mauricie list it sits near the top for size. For a base, Leblanc sits 54 km out. The big place round here is Saguenay, 230 km distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lac Roy

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Lac Roy for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -18°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac Roy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lac du Pic, 1.5 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on Lac Roy should be assumed from this page alone.