Lac Simard in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac Simard sits within Mauricie in Quebec. It stands 496 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Leblanc sits 57 km from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Trois-Rivières, 232 km away. If this one is busy: 2.2 km away is Lac Pilon, Lac Frog out at 2.4 km, 3.3 km away is Lac Pot, Lac Lointain out at 3.7 km and 4.9 km away is Lac Bow. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Simard

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Mauricie list northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Lac Simard in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in July and bottoms out near -17°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Lac Simard rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lac Pilon at 2.2 km is the nearest alternative. For Lac Simard, the notice at the access point is the final word.