Lac Terry near Rawdon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Lac Terry in Lanaudière, Quebec. Height above sea level is 193 metres. This is a pocket water of some 5 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Quebec listings. Rawdon lies 6.2 km from the water. The big place round here is Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne, 40 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lac Terry

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Lanaudière include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Lac Terry to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 19°C for July and -13°C for January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Terry.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lac Cafe sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lac Terry are worth checking on the day.