Fishing at Georges Pond, Terra Nova, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Georges Pond lies in Terra Nova, Newfoundland and Labrador. Tidal water begins 20 km from here. About 5.63 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The shoreline runs about 18 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Head to Glovertown, 33 km away, for anything you forgot. After that come Gambo at 34 km and Clarenville-Shoal Harbour at 47 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Georges Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Terra Nova include Atlantic salmon, brook trout and Arctic charr. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Georges Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, February about -8°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Georges Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Long Pond sits 4.6 km off and takes the overflow. Where Georges Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.