Giasson Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Giasson Lake in Newfoundland and Labrador. The setting is spruce and muskeg on every side. It sits higher than most water we list in Newfoundland and Labrador. The closest town, Labrador City, is 155 km away. Wabush lies 159 km off, Fermont another 175 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Giasson Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On Giasson Lake that means starting tight and working out. Rain running in from a ditch brings food with it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 12°C, while January sits near -24°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late May. Averages suggest open water from about late May through to roughly late October. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Giasson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Pearl Lake is 4.3 km distant. For Giasson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.