Island Lake Fishing Guide, Kings County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Look for Island Lake in the Kings County part of New Brunswick. The water sits 235 metres up. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Compared with other New Brunswick water on our list, it sits high. The nearest town is Grand Bay-Westfield, 13 km away. The nearest city of size is Dartmouth, 229 km away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Island Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Kings County include alewife, Atlantic salmon, yellow perch and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Island Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -9°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Island Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Trout Lake, 0.6 km out. For Island Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.