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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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11-acre lake near Québec. The lake tops out around 7 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Petit lac Cap-Chat maps at 11 acres behind 0.6 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.3) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other. It sits in La Matanie MRC. If the bite dies, Lac Joffre is 3 mi to the east.
Carte de pêche interactive gratuite — Petit lac Cap-Chat, Québec : courbes de profondeur issues de relevés bathymétriques réels jusqu'à 2 m (7 pi), et les meilleurs sites pour omble de fontaine et ouananiche. Les profondeurs proviennent de la Géobase des bathymétries de lac du Québec (MELCCFP) lorsque disponibles.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 1 to 7 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 7 ft; the winter hold is 1 to 7 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Saison | Profondeur | Meilleure fenêtre | Commencer à | Leurres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printemps | 1 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Été | 2 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Automne | 1 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Hiver | 1 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
When the water first warms, landlocked salmon slide up into 1 to 7 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 7 ft, winter 2 to 7 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 6 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Saison | Profondeur | Meilleure fenêtre | Commencer à | Leurres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printemps | 1 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Été | 2 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Automne | 1 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Hiver | 2 to 7 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 6 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Québec waters are set by the Québec sport fishing rules (MELCCFP) — and special regulations can apply to Petit lac Cap-Chat specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Québec fishing regulations →
Petit lac Cap-Chat is about 7 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Petit lac Cap-Chat atteint environ 2 m (7 pi) à son point le plus profond. Les profondeurs proviennent de relevés bathymétriques réels.
Anglers target brook trout, landlocked salmon on Petit lac Cap-Chat. 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.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for landlocked salmon in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Petit lac Cap-Chat 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.
Lac Joffre 3 mi · Lac Behrend 3 mi · Lac du Versant 4 mi · Lac Simoneau 4 mi · Lac Barbarin 5 mi · Lac Bonjour 5 mi · Étang à la Truite 6 mi · Étang Tallard 7 mi · Lac Beaulieu 7 mi · Lac Solitaire 10 mi · Lac du Caribou 11 mi · Lac du Gros Ruisseau 12 mi
See how Petit lac Cap-Chat stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Québec · best landlocked salmon lakes in Québec
More water nearby: La Matanie MRC fishing maps (32 charts). Browse all Québec fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.