Big Island Pond Fishing Guide, Lumsden, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  The Lumsden end of Newfoundland and Labrador holds Big Island Pond. The surface lies 42 metres up. The nearest town is New-Wes-Valley, 25 km away. St. John's is the closest city, 209 km away. Others within reach: Forked Pond 7.4 km off, Saltwater Pond after 14 km, Rocky Ridge Pond 15 km off, Windmill Pond after 16 km and Upper Saltwater Pond 16 km off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Big Island Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name American eel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Big Island Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -8°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Big Island Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Forked Pond, 7.4 km away. Check the current arrangement for Big Island Pond.