Fishing at Hynes Pond, Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Newfoundland and Labrador holds Hynes Pond, in Whitbourne. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and birch. With some 36 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 4.3 km of margin, front to back. Nearest place of any size is Whitbourne, 9.5 km away. The big place round here is St. John's, 73 km distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hynes Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Whitbourne include American eel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Hynes Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -5°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Open water usually runs from late April until about late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Hynes Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Snows Pond is 1.4 km off. For Hynes Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.