Hosford Lake Fishing in Saint John County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  In New Brunswick, Hosford Lake falls inside Saint John County. Height above sea level is 179 metres. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Fundy-St. Martins sits 12 km from here and is the nearest stop. Hampton is 24 km and Nauwigewauk 24 km. Within a short run: Wood Lake roughly 1.3 km, Henry Lake about 1.4 km, Tracey Lake roughly 1.6 km, Molaskey Lake about 2 km and McVanes Lake roughly 2.7 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hosford Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Saint John County records list alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, American shad and American eel among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Hosford Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 18°C and January reads -8°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. On Hosford Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For salmon, swing spoons or flies through the moving water and mind the local method rules. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Wood Lake, 1.3 km away. Check the position on Hosford Lake before loading the car.