Fishing First Pond in Birchy Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  The Birchy Bay end of Newfoundland and Labrador holds First Pond. The bank is 5 metres above sea level. About 4.33 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. It is low-lying compared with other Newfoundland and Labrador water we list. Twillingate sits 28 km from here and is the nearest stop. Then Lewisporte, 38 km, and Fogo Island, 46 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on First Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. First Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -8°C in February to roughly 16°C in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on First Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Second Pond, 3.9 km away. Nothing on First Pond should be assumed from this page alone.