Lac Trompeur Fishing near Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  You will find Lac Trompeur in Mauricie, Quebec. It sits in rolling bush. It runs to roughly 72 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The margin runs to about 8.4 km in total. On our Mauricie list it sits near the top for size. The nearest town is Laurentides, 31 km away. The nearest city of size is La Cité-Limoilou, 97 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Trompeur

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Lac Trompeur should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Lac Trompeur the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lac Erable, 1.2 km away. Rules at Lac Trompeur are worth checking on the day.