Round Lake Fishing Guide, Saint John County, New Brunswick

• Overview

  Saint John County in New Brunswick is where Round Lake sits. What surrounds it is lake country bush. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Saint John County are larger. Red Head at 8.2 km is the nearest place to stop. Silver Falls follows at 9.1 km, then Forest Hills at 9.2 km. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Saint John County, recorded fish include alewife, Atlantic salmon and rainbow smelt. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Round Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 18°C and January about -8°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Round Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Second Eastern Lake is 0.4 km distant. Check the position on Round Lake before loading the car.