Chalet Lake in Saint John County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Chalet Lake is a Saint John County water, in New Brunswick. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Forest Hills, 3 km away. After that come McAllister at 3.6 km and Eastmount at 4.3 km. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Chalet Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Saint John County names alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and American shad. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Chalet Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -8°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Chalet Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is 880 m out, so expect a walk with your gear. For salmon, swing spoons or flies through the moving water and mind the local method rules. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Marsh Lake, 0.6 km out. What applies at Chalet Lake may have changed since it was mapped.