Troisieme lac Cochon Fishing Guide, Mauricie, Quebec

• Overview

  Troisieme lac Cochon lies within the bounds of Mauricie, Quebec. Everything around it is northern bush. At about 21 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 3.4 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. For a base, La Tuque sits 39 km out. The nearest city of size is La Cité-Limoilou, 126 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Troisieme lac Cochon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Troisieme lac Cochon in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -16°C to 17°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Troisieme lac Cochon by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lac Morrissette at 2.4 km is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Troisieme lac Cochon in what we hold.