Little Diver Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Little Diver Pond in the English Harbour East part of Newfoundland and Labrador. Everything around it is pine and birch. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for English Harbour East are larger. The nearest place of any size is Marystown, 62 km away. It is 152 km to St. John's, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Diver Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across English Harbour East include Atlantic cod and bull-rout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Little Diver Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -6°C in February up to 16°C in August. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. The season between ice runs from about late April to mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Diver Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Brook Pond, 1.2 km away. For Little Diver Pond in particular, ask before you travel.