Petit lac Sam, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Petit lac Sam stands in Mauricie, Quebec. It stands 439 metres above sea level. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Weymontachie sits 31 km out. The big place round here is Trois-Rivières, 166 km distant. Other water within reach: Lac Pine 0.9 km away, Lac Charles some 1.7 km off, Lac Laing 1.9 km away, Lac Allen some 1.9 km off and Lac Gladys 2.1 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Petit lac Sam

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Mauricie include northern pike, brook trout and walleye. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to Petit lac Sam should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -16°C in January. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan around that when you fish Petit lac Sam.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lac Pine, 0.9 km out. Check the position at Petit lac Sam before loading the car.