Fishing Alleys Pond in Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Alleys Pond is one of the Indian Bay listings for Newfoundland and Labrador. It lies 45 metres above sea level. The shoreline runs about 8.8 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Indian Bay list. Some 21 km away sits Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, the nearest settlement. Gambo is 38 km and Gander 40 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Alleys Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Anyone new to Alleys Pond should walk it once before setting up. A gravel patch among silt is worth several casts.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -8°C to 16°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Alleys Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Moccasin Pond, 5.2 km away. Rules at Alleys Pond are worth checking on the day.