Fishing Petit lac Forgeron in Laurentides, Quebec

• Overview

  Petit lac Forgeron is set in Laurentides, Quebec. Height above sea level is 313 metres. The water covers some 21 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 1.9 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Ferme-Neuve is the closest town at 46 km. Gatineau is the closest city, 183 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Forgeron

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Laurentides include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Petit lac Forgeron a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Petit lac Forgeron runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Castor, 0.9 km out. Check the position at Petit lac Forgeron before loading the car.