Double Loon Pond Fishing near Goulds, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Within Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, you have Double Loon Pond. Tidal water begins 2 km from here. At 5 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove. Goulds at 7.2 km is the nearest place to stop. St. John's is the closest city, 15 km away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Double Loon Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. 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. Species logged across Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove include Atlantic cod, American eel, brown trout and capelin. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Double Loon Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 16°C on average, February about -5°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. The season between ice runs from about late April to mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Double Loon Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Second Pond at 4 km is the nearest alternative. Where Double Loon Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.