Fishing at Bread and Cheese Pond, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  This water sits in Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador. Elevation runs to 137 metres. It measures about 83 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. At about 6.8 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Witless Bay is the closest town at 33 km. The nearest city of size is St. John's, 64 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Bread and Cheese Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On Bread and Cheese Pond a short move beats a long cast. In coloured water, fish close in and use something they can find.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 16°C and February near -5°C on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Bread and Cheese Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Harrys Pond sits 4.5 km off and takes the overflow. For Bread and Cheese Pond in particular, ask before you travel.