Godaleich Pond in St. Alban's: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  St. Alban's in Newfoundland and Labrador is where Godaleich Pond sits. The shore lies 37 km out. About 3.05 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Most waters listed here for St. Alban's are larger. You are 42 km from St. Alban's. Harbour Breton is 82 km away, with Grand Falls-Windsor at 91 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Godaleich Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Godaleich Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. A gravel patch among silt is worth several casts.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -8°C in February. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Godaleich Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Kikupegh Pond at 5.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Godaleich Pond before loading the car.