Freshwater Pond Fishing in Lewin's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Freshwater Pond lies in Lewin's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. The country here is mixed forest. At 9.51 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The margin runs to about 18 km in total. Among the waters listed for Lewin's Cove, none is wider. For supplies, Burin is 5.9 km out. For a city, St. John's is 199 km off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Freshwater Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The near bank of Freshwater Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -5°C in February to roughly 17°C in August. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Freshwater Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Goat Island Pond, 2.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Freshwater Pond if anything is unclear.