Holland Lake, New Brunswick: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Holland Lake is one of the York County waters in New Brunswick. The ground round it is rolling bush. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our York County list. The closest town, Manners Sutton, is 8 km distant. Dartmouth sits 293 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Holland Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across York County include smallmouth bass, Atlantic salmon, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and chain pickerel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Holland Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 19°C, the coldest about -10°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Holland Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Grieve Lake, 1 km away. Check the position on Holland Lake before loading the car.