[2] In the nineteenth Century, the term "Croche" has been widely adopted for naming rivers, lakes, streams and roads, during the exploration and colonization of the territories.

A pass (approximately 0.53 km in length with a few hooks and berries), connects the northern and southern part of the lake.

The mouth of Lake Croche (south-west) drains into a stream that connects the outlet of the "Lac-aux-Chicots" where Clement Saint-Amand had operated a sawmill at Saint–Michel-South row.

St. Jean Optismist Park that was built on the south-east of the lake, in the heart of the village of Sainte-Thècle, is a popular attraction for residents and visitors, especially in summer.

It has a beautiful beach, picnic tables, activity areas for children and a variety of accommodations for the organization of public events.

The designated Laurent Naud waterfront promenade from the "rue du Pont" (street of the bridge) goes up to the Saint-Jean Optimist Park.

[7] [8] The colonization of the territory of Sainte-Thècle, located in the Lordship of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade began by clearing lots of Rang Saint -Michel, which borders the west side of the "Lac aux chicots"and "Lake Croche".

Around 1920, Paul Plamondon of the company Veillette Inc had the second chalet built on the shores of Lac Croche, on a plot of land by Émile Jobin, that is to say at the north end of the lake; this site was subsequently acquired by the Gray Nuns community.