Fishing at Lac Violon, Lanaudière, Quebec

• Overview

  In Quebec, Lac Violon falls inside Lanaudière. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. Around 16 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.9 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Supplies mean a trip to Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, 8.2 km off. Val-David lies 14 km off, Val-Morin another 14 km. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lac Violon

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public occurrence data for Lanaudière names pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lac Violon fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -14°C in January and 18°C in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lac Violon.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lac Casseau is 1.3 km off. Check the position at Lac Violon before loading the car.