Fishing First Pond in English Harbour East, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  You will find First Pond in English Harbour East, Newfoundland and Labrador. The coast is 2.7 km away. At 4 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our English Harbour East list. Nearest town is Marystown, 56 km off. St. John's sits 164 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on First Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name Atlantic cod and bull-rout. The county list is broader than any single water. First Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and February reads -6°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Time your trip to First Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a pier recorded roughly 1.4 km away. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Billys Pond is 0.8 km distant. Treat First Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.