Fishing at Fish Lake, Queens County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Fish Lake is set in Queens County, New Brunswick. The sea is 14 km distant. It covers about 4 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Queens County standards. The town to know is Nauwigewauk, 20 km out. For a city, Dartmouth is 222 km off. Not far off: Brunswick Lake within 1.3 km, Clark Lake at about 2.1 km, Fanning Lake within 2.1 km, George Lake at about 2.1 km and Island Lake within 2.6 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Queens County: yellow perch, alewife, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Fish Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 18°C and January at -9°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Fish Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Brunswick Lake at 1.3 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Fish Lake before loading the car.