Lac sur la Montagne near Rivière-Rouge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac sur la Montagne falls inside Laurentides. It lies 483 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Rivière-Rouge, 35 km off. Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne sits 144 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lac sur la Montagne

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Laurentides cover pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Lac sur la Montagne decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -15°C in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Lac sur la Montagne by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lac Charette, 0.5 km out. Confirm access to Lac sur la Montagne locally before you travel.