Fishing Lac Therrien in Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Therrien lies in Lanaudière, in Quebec. It sits in pine and birch country. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Lanaudière are larger. The nearest town is Saint-Gabriel, 10 km away. The nearest city of size is Trois-Rivières, 56 km away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lac Therrien

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Lanaudière, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lac Therrien the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -13°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Therrien.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lac Lacroix at 2 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac Therrien locally before you travel.