Lac Tony Fishing near La Tuque, Quebec

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Tony sits. The surface lies 328 metres up. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Mauricie are larger. La Tuque at 32 km is the nearest place to stop. Weymontachie follows at 72 km, then Laurentides at 78 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tony

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Lac Tony where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -16°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan around that when you fish Lac Tony.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lac Lawrence is 1.2 km off. For Lac Tony in particular, ask before you travel.