Theobald Lake near Fundy-St. Martins: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Theobald Lake in the Kings County part of New Brunswick. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. The water covers some 26 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 2.8 km, and most of it is walkable. Size puts it in the front rank of our Kings County list. Some 10 km away sits Fundy-St. Martins, the nearest settlement. Norton follows at 22 km, then Sussex Corner at 26 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Theobald Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for 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. At Theobald Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -9°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Theobald Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Grassy Lake at 2.3 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Theobald Lake is worth confirming on the day.