Big Hare Hill Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Big Hare Hill Pond is set in Gaskiers-Point La Haye, Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits at 64 metres above sea level. At about 20 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge runs 3.3 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Our Gaskiers-Point La Haye list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Placentia, 49 km down the road. It is 101 km to St. John's, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Big Hare Hill Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Gaskiers-Point La Haye include Atlantic cod. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Big Hare Hill Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 16°C and February about -4°C. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Big Hare Hill Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A picnic area is mapped about 840 m away. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Holyrood Pond is 2 km distant. For Big Hare Hill Pond in particular, ask before you travel.