Fishing Lacs Philibert in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Lacs Philibert belongs to Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 201 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 hectares — small enough to read in one session. It lies lower than most water we list in Quebec. Saint-Élie-de-Caxton lies 3.3 km from the water. The big place round here is Trois-Rivières, 38 km distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lacs Philibert

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout and walleye among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Lacs Philibert a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 19°C and January at -14°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lacs Philibert.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Petit lac Rose at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lacs Philibert before loading the car.