Buchans Lake Fishing Guide, Buchans, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Buchans Lake lies in Buchans, Newfoundland and Labrador. The surface lies 265 metres up. About 7.21 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline measures near 17 km, so local knowledge counts. For supplies, Deer Lake is 54 km out. St. John's is the closest city, 339 km away. Other water nearby: Clench Brook 9.3 km away, Sutherlands Pond 16 km, Hinds Lake 16 km away, Eclipse Pond 18 km and Saddler Lake 23 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Buchans Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Buchans cover Arctic charr. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Buchans Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in February to roughly 15°C in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. The season on Buchans Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Clench Brook at 9.3 km is the nearest alternative. For Buchans Lake in particular, ask before you travel.