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

• Overview

  Saint John County, New Brunswick, is where Lily Lake sits. Tidal water begins 1.5 km from here. Surface area is around 10 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is low-lying compared with other New Brunswick water we list. Westmorland Heights lies 1.2 km from the water. After that come Saint John East at 1.3 km and Uptown Saint John at 2 km. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public occurrence data for Saint John County names alewife, Atlantic cod, Atlantic salmon and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Lily Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -8°C in January up to 18°C in August. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lily Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a car park 120 m from the bank. Public data records a pier about 100 m out. Mapping shows a campsite some 530 m from the water. Mapping shows a picnic spot within 410 m. Public toilets are recorded roughly 500 m off. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Frying Pan Lake sits 1.7 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lily Lake before loading the car.