Lac Surprise Fishing in Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Surprise in Laurentides, Quebec. Elevation runs to 274 metres. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Ferme-Neuve, is 32 km away. Rivière-Rouge is 33 km away, with Mont-Laurier at 39 km. Close neighbours run: Lac Kilby about 0.8 km, Lac Patate a shade over 1.8 km, Lac Lacasse about 3.5 km, Reservoir Kiamika a shade over 3.7 km and Petit lac Ruby about 5.4 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Surprise

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Laurentides include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and brook trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Lac Surprise a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -15°C in January and 18°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Expect Lac Surprise to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park we can see is 1.2 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. Mapping shows a campsite some 890 m from the water. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 1.4 km off. There are toilets 780 m off. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lac Kilby, 0.8 km away. Ask locally about Lac Surprise if anything is unclear.