Lac Tried in Mauricie: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Mauricie, Quebec, is where Lac Tried sits. It stands 411 metres above sea level. Roughly 31 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Bank access stretches around 3.5 km in total. Nearest town is Manawan, 95 km off. It is 240 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Tried

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lac Tried the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -17°C to 17°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Lac Tried by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lac du Rapide, 1.6 km away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Lac Tried is worth confirming on the day.