Fishing Deweys Rocky Pond in Traytown, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Deweys Rocky Pond lies within the bounds of Traytown, Newfoundland and Labrador. The land about it is rolling bush. Small at around 6 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Traytown are larger. For supplies, Glovertown is 4.6 km out. Gambo lies 18 km off, Centreville-Wareham-Trinity another 34 km. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Deweys Rocky Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name Arctic charr, brook trout, American eel and Atlantic salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Deweys Rocky Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 16°C for August and -7°C for February. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That is the shape of the year on Deweys Rocky Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Samsons Pond, 5.2 km out. Confirm before you fish Deweys Rocky Pond.