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

• Overview

  Wood Lake is one of the Saint John County listings for New Brunswick. It stands 187 metres above sea level. It measures about 64 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 4.4 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is among the larger waters listed here for Saint John County. The closest town, Fundy-St. Martins, is 11 km away. Hampton is 25 km and Nauwigewauk 25 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Wood Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Saint John County include alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, American shad and American eel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Take Wood Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -8°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. At Wood Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Salmon and sea-run fish answer to spoons and spinners where lure fishing is allowed; check the method rules first. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Hosford Lake is 1.3 km distant. What applies at Wood Lake may have changed since it was mapped.