Football Pond near Marystown: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Football Pond in the Garnish part of Newfoundland and Labrador. The shore lies 2.5 km out. Small at around 2 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Garnish list. Start from Marystown, 14 km down the road. St. John's sits 195 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Football Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Garnish cover Atlantic cod. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Football Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in August and bottoms out near -5°C in February. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Football Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Loo Pond, 0.9 km out. Confirm before you fish Football Pond.