Lac Vallee Ouest Fishing near Sainte-Béatrix, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac Vallee Ouest stands in Lanaudière, Quebec. It lies 213 metres above sea level. Ground here is low by Quebec standards. The closest town, Sainte-Béatrix, is 1.6 km distant. Beyond it, Saint-Jean-de-Matha at 7.8 km and Saint-Ambroise at 13 km. What else is close: 0.3 km away is Lac Vallee Est, Lac Marie-Josee (1.1 km), 1.8 km away is Lac Joseph, Lac Saint-Tropez (1.9 km) and 2.3 km away is Lac Gai Repos. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac Vallee Ouest

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Lanaudière, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Lac Vallee Ouest repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -14°C and July at about 19°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Lac Vallee Ouest by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking sits 1.1 km out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There are picnic tables 1.1 km away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lac Vallee Est, 0.3 km out. Signs at Lac Vallee Ouest carry more weight than any list.