Fishing at Petit lac Brule, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  This water sits in Mauricie, Quebec. The bank is 313 metres above sea level. The nearest place of any size is Shawinigan, 20 km away. It is 49 km to Trois-Rivières, the nearest city. Also within reach: Grand lac Brule roughly 0.8 km, Lac Marie out at 1.7 km, Lac Fourchu roughly 2.3 km, Lac Bureau out at 2.4 km and Lac Gelinas roughly 3.2 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Brule

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Mauricie, recorded fish include northern pike, brook trout, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Petit lac Brule the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Petit lac Brule rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Grand lac Brule at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Petit lac Brule are worth checking on the day.