Lily Lake Fishing Guide, Kings County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Lily Lake is a Kings County water, New Brunswick side. It stands 51 metres above sea level. At 10 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Grand Bay-Westfield, 15 km away. Then Fairvale, 16 km, and Quispamsis, 16 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Kings County cover alewife, Atlantic salmon, yellow perch, brook trout and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lily Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -9°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on Lily Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. McKeel Lake at 4.4 km is the sensible second choice. For Lily Lake in particular, ask before you travel.