Omble de fontaine — Lac des Jésuites

The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.

Doré jaune — Lac des Jésuites

Spring walleye on Lac des Jésuites hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. They move out to 15 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 12 to 39 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 39 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled).

Perchaude — Lac des Jésuites

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 35 ft. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a weed flat near 6 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Grand brochet — Lac des Jésuites

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.

Achigan à petite bouche — Lac des Jésuites

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 39 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 39 ft, rated good for winter smallmouth bass. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig most summer days.

Crapet de roche — Lac des Jésuites

Come spring, look for rock bass tight to the bank in 2 to 10 ft. Expect a summer slide to 5 to 20 ft, then a winter hold in 12 to 30 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 39 ft of water and rates good come winter. Prime time lands in the evening. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig is the honest summer answer here.

How deep is Lac des Jésuites?

Lac des Jésuites is about 39 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.

Quelle est la profondeur de Lac des Jésuites ?

Lac des Jésuites atteint environ 12 m (39 pi) à son point le plus profond. Les profondeurs proviennent de relevés bathymétriques réels.

What fish are in Lac des Jésuites?

Anglers target brook trout, walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, rock bass, pumpkinseed on Lac des Jésuites. This species list is an informed estimate from Québec's provincial fish-range maps (bounded by each lake's depth and habitat), not a per-lake fish survey — Québec doesn't publish per-lake species records.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lac des Jésuites?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 39 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Lac des Jésuites?

For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Lac des Jésuites?

Fishing on Lac des Jésuites is regulated by the Québec sport fishing rules (MELCCFP). Check the official Québec regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.