Fishing Little Ben Lomond Lake in Saint John County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Little Ben Lomond Lake is one of the Saint John County waters in New Brunswick. It lies 130 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Wells, 3.5 km away. For a city, Dartmouth is 198 km off. Close by you also have: Porcupine Lake at about 0.7 km, Wolsely Lake a touch under 1.5 km, Minote Lake at about 1.8 km, Cosy Lake a touch under 1.8 km and Bowes Lake at about 2.4 km. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Little Ben Lomond Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Saint John County: alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and American shad. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Little Ben Lomond Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -8°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Little Ben Lomond Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Salmon and sea-run fish answer to spoons and spinners where lure fishing is allowed; check the method rules first. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Porcupine Lake at 0.7 km is the sensible second choice. For Little Ben Lomond Lake in particular, ask before you travel.