Fishing Kidmans Pond in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  The Marystown end of Newfoundland and Labrador holds Kidmans Pond. The water sits 30 metres up. This is a pocket water of some 4 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is Marystown, 2.1 km off. Further out sit Burin (12 km) and St. Lawrence (36 km). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Kidmans Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Marystown: American eel, bull-rout and blue runner. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Kidmans Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -5°C in February and 16°C in August. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid December closes it again. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kidmans Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest mapped parking is 1.1 km away, so the last stretch is on foot. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Linton Lake at 1.9 km is the nearest alternative. For Kidmans Pond in particular, ask before you travel.