Fishing at Petit lac de la Charrue, Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  This water sits in Renfrew County, Ontario. The bank is 108 metres above sea level. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Fort-Coulonge, 7.7 km off. Gatineau is the closest city, 88 km away. Near neighbours: Lac Lett the better part of 4.8 km, Shea Lake 8.1 km away, Porter Lake the better part of 8.4 km, Waites Lake 8.6 km away and Bennetts Lake the better part of 9.5 km. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac de la Charrue

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Renfrew County records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. At Petit lac de la Charrue light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 20°C, the coldest about -13°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Petit lac de la Charrue by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lac Lett is 4.8 km off. Nothing here settles the position at Petit lac de la Charrue for certain.