Fishing at Lac Tessier, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Tessier lies in Lanaudière, Quebec. The bank is 397 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 6 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Saint-Michel-des-Saints is the closest place, 16 km off. Further out sit Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm (40 km) and Mandeville (42 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tessier

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Lanaudière list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Lac Tessier to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -15°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Lac Tessier.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac Saint-Louis sits 2.2 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Lac Tessier.