Fishing at Burnt Pond, Ramea, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  You will find Burnt Pond in Ramea, Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits at 314 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to some 18.66 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. There is roughly 98 km of bank, and each arm behaves like its own water. Of the waters listed here in Ramea, this is the largest. Supplies mean a trip to Burgeo, 65 km off. The big place round here is Sydney, 310 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Burnt Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name American eel and Arctic charr. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Burnt Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 15°C and February reads -9°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Burnt Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, White Bear Lake is 11 km distant. The position on Burnt Pond is worth confirming on the day.