Kippins Pond near Springdale: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Newfoundland and Labrador, Kippins Pond belongs to Robert's Arm. The surface lies 56 metres up. The water covers some 87 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline length is close to 6.3 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Most waters listed here for Robert's Arm are larger. Nearest place of any size is Springdale, 16 km away. Botwood is 49 km and Bishop's Falls 52 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Kippins Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Robert's Arm, recorded fish include Atlantic salmon, Arctic charr and brook trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Kippins Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -9°C to 16°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Kippins Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Ghost Pond sits 4.1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Kippins Pond before loading the car.