Fishing in the Laurentians & Lanaudiere
Brook trout, lake trout, walleye, and pike in Quebec's classic cottage country north of Montreal.
1. Lake des Sables (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Sainte-Agathe-des-MontsLake des Sables offers smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing in the heart of the Laurentians.
2. Lake Archambault (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Sainte-Anne-des-PlainesLake Archambault offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing in Lanaudiere.
3. Lake Maskinonge (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Saint-Gabriel areaLake Maskinonge offers northern pike, walleye, and perch fishing in Lanaudiere.
4. Lake Simon (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye)
Saint-Michel-des-SaintsLake Simon offers lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing in Lanaudiere.
5. Lake Taureau (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Saint-Michel-des-SaintsLake Taureau offers walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing in a large reservoir.
6. Lake Sacacomie (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye)
Saint-Alexis-des-MontsLake Sacacomie offers lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing in the Mauricie region.
7. Lake à la Tortue (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Shawinigan areaLake à la Tortue offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing in the Mauricie.
8. Lake Saint-Pierre (Mauricie)
Near Trois-RivieresLake Saint-Pierre offers world-class walleye and perch fishing in the St. Lawrence River.
9. Lake Masketsi (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
La Tuque areaLake Masketsi offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Upper Mauricie.
10. Lake Châteauvert (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
La Tuque areaLake Châteauvert offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Mauricie region.
11. Lake Wayagamac (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye)
La Tuque areaLake Wayagamac offers lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing.
12. Lake des Cèdres (Northern Pike, Walleye)
La Tuque areaLake des Cèdres offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Upper Mauricie.
13. Lake Kempt (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Matawinie areaLake Kempt offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in Lanaudiere.
14. Lake de la Pêche (Brook Trout)
Matawinie areaLake de la Pêche offers brook trout fishing in the Lanaudiere region.
15. Lake Sorcier (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
LaurentiansLake Sorcier offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing in the Laurentians.
16. Lake des Îles (Laurentians)
Saint-Donat areaLake des Îles offers lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing.
17. Lake Ouareau (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye)
Saint-DonatLake Ouareau offers lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing in Lanaudiere.
18. Lake Manitou (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
LaurentiansLake Manitou offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Upper Laurentians.
19. Lake Croche (Brook Trout)
Sainte-Thecle areaLake Croche offers brook trout fishing in the Mauricie region.
20. Lake Blanc (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
LaurentiansLake Blanc offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Laurentians.
21. Lake Rond (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake Rond offers brook trout fishing in the Laurentians region.
22. Lake Pin Rouge (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
LaurentiansLake Pin Rouge offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing.
23. Lake des Isles (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Saint-DonatLake des Isles offers lake trout and brook trout fishing near Saint-Donat.
24. Lake Laperriere (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake Laperriere offers brook trout fishing in the Upper Laurentians.
25. Lake de la Montagne Noire (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake de la Montagne Noire offers brook trout fishing in a scenic mountain setting.
26. Lake de l'Est (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
LaurentiansLake de l'Est offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing in the Laurentians.
27. Lake Carufel (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
MauricieLake Carufel offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Mauricie region.
28. Lake Nair (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
LaurentiansLake Nair offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Upper Laurentians.
29. Lake Laloge (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake Laloge offers brook trout fishing in the Laurentians.
30. Lake Lajeunesse (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
LaurentiansLake Lajeunesse offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing.
31. Lake Gascon (Brook Trout)
LanaudiereLake Gascon offers brook trout fishing in Lanaudiere.
32. Lake Noire (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
LaurentiansLake Noire offers lake trout and brook trout fishing.
33. Lake Dufresne (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake Dufresne offers brook trout fishing in the Laurentians.
34. Lake Pinson (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
LanaudiereLake Pinson offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing.
35. Lake Cornu (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansLake Cornu offers brook trout fishing in a remote Laurentians setting.
Fishing Tips for the Laurentians & Lanaudiere Region
- Get a licence -- Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca.
- Fish the Laurentians -- The Laurentians offer excellent brook trout and lake trout fishing in a classic Quebec cottage setting.
- Try Lanaudiere -- Lanaudiere has hundreds of lakes offering quality fishing with easy access from Montreal.
- Book accommodation early -- The Laurentians are a popular summer destination. Book well in advance.
- Bring insect repellent -- The Laurentians have significant mosquito populations in early summer.
- Get a licence — All anglers 18+ need an Ontario fishing licence. Buy online at ontario.ca/fishing.
- Watch Great Lakes weather — Lake Erie is notorious for sudden, dangerous storms. Check marine forecasts before heading out.
- Hire a charter — For Lake Ontario salmon and Lake Erie walleye, chartered trips are the most productive option.
- Fish the Bay of Quinte in fall — September through November offers the best trophy walleye fishing in the bay.
- Try the Niagara River — The Niagara River offers year-round fishing opportunities unmatched in Ontario.
Get CatchTales
Ready to start bragging? Download the app and hit the water.
Free version available — upgrade to Pro for $8.99/year or $19.99 lifetime (CAD).