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

• Overview

  Look for Henderson Lake in Saint John County, New Brunswick. It lies 65 metres above sea level. At about 44 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It ranks high for size among our Saint John County listings. Grand Bay-Westfield sits 7.5 km from here and is the nearest stop. Dartmouth sits 219 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Henderson Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, American shad and American eel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Henderson Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -9°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Henderson Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Round Lake, 1.6 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Henderson Lake as something to verify.