L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond near Burin: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond lies within the bounds of Lewin's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits at 28 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 21 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. There is roughly 3.0 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Burin sits 8 km out. Further out sit St. Lawrence (18 km) and Marystown (18 km). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 16°C and February near -5°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Anyone fishing L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, L'Anse au Loup Pond at 3.6 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on L'Anse-a-l 'Eau Big Pond should be assumed from this page alone.