Fishing Allison Lake in Kings County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Allison Lake is one of the Kings County waters in New Brunswick. It sits at 46 metres above sea level. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. Our Kings County list holds plenty of bigger water. Rothesay lies 1.6 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Dartmouth, 205 km away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Allison Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Kings County list alewife, Atlantic salmon, yellow perch, brook trout and rainbow smelt. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Allison Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -8°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and mid December closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Allison Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The closest car park is 790 m away, so pack accordingly. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Carpenter Pond at 0.8 km is the nearest alternative. For Allison Lake in particular, ask before you travel.