Lac Spruce, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Spruce lies in Mauricie, Quebec. Northern bush runs right down to the water. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Most waters listed here for Mauricie are larger. Start from Leblanc, 26 km down the road. Weymontachie is 35 km and Manawan 109 km. Close neighbours run: Lac Alex at 1.1 km, Lac Jacques out at 1.4 km, Lac Eagle at 1.4 km, Lac Jean-Claude out at 1.7 km and Lac Mountain at 1.8 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Spruce

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Mauricie names northern pike, brook trout and walleye. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of Lac Spruce is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in July and bottoms out near -17°C in January. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. 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 Spruce follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lac Alex sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. For Lac Spruce in particular, ask before you travel.