Fishing at Lac Touchant, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Touchant lies in Mauricie, Quebec. It sits at 508 metres above sea level. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Mauricie list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Weymontachie, 45 km away. For a city, Saguenay is 186 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Touchant

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lac Touchant repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Lac Touchant the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lac Menicanane is 0.7 km distant. Nothing on Lac Touchant should be assumed from this page alone.