Bear Lake Fishing in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Bear Lake lies within the bounds of Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Around 83 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 4.6 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Deer Lake is the closest town at 18 km. Beyond it, Pasadena at 26 km and Irishtown-Summerside at 38 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bear Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name Atlantic tomcod. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Bear Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 15°C, with February the cold end at about -10°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. On average, early May opens the water and late November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. At Bear Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Goose Arm Pond sits 3.9 km off and takes the overflow. For Bear Lake in particular, ask before you travel.