Fishing at Petit lac Patrick, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Petit lac Patrick is one of the Mauricie listings for Quebec. The setting is lake country bush on every side. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mauricie. The town to know is Hérouxville, 21 km out. The big place round here is Trois-Rivières, 51 km distant. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Patrick

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name northern pike, brook trout and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Treat Petit lac Patrick as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 18°C and January at -14°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Time your trip to Petit lac Patrick by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lac Patrick, 1.8 km out. Nothing on Petit lac Patrick should be assumed from this page alone.