Petit lac Ecarte Fishing in Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Quebec holds Petit lac Ecarte, in Mauricie. Height above sea level is 417 metres. La Tuque sits 58 km from here and is the nearest stop. Métabetchouan is 61 km away, with Chambord at 66 km. Also on the doorstep: Lac de l'Etang near enough 0.9 km, Lac Rond (1.9 km), Lac Borgia near enough 2 km, Lac Barbelle (2.4 km) and Lac de la Serpe near enough 2.5 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Ecarte

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Mauricie cover northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Petit lac Ecarte responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 17°C and January near -16°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Petit lac Ecarte.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Lac de l'Etang, 0.9 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Petit lac Ecarte for certain.