Howell Lake Fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Howell Lake lies in Newfoundland and Labrador. Elevation runs to 510 metres. At 7.57 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 44 km of bank, and each arm behaves like its own water. It sits higher than most water we list in Newfoundland and Labrador. Labrador City sits 169 km from the bank. Wabush follows at 174 km, then Fermont at 186 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Howell Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read Howell Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. Cover your ground slowly and you will find the productive stretch.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -24°C in January to roughly 12°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. Averages place the thaw at late May and the freeze at late October. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Howell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lac Gutierrez at 22 km is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Howell Lake as something to verify.