Lac Sainte-Marie, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Lac Sainte-Marie in Laurentides, Quebec. This is mixed forest country. The water covers around 1.40 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Size puts it in the front rank of our Laurentides list. Nearest place of any size is Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, 3 km away. After that come Morin-Heights at 7.9 km and Val-Morin at 9.5 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Sainte-Marie

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Laurentides cover pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lac Sainte-Marie fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -14°C in January and 18°C in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Lac Sainte-Marie that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest mapped parking is 670 m away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Morgan sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac Sainte-Marie in particular, ask before you travel.