Long Lake Fishing Guide, Burnt Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Burnt Islands in Newfoundland and Labrador is where Long Lake sits. What surrounds it is lake country bush. Surface area is around 39 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 4.6 km, and most of it is walkable. The nearest place of any size is Channel-Port aux Basques, 20 km away. Bay St. George South is 68 km away, with Burgeo at 95 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Long Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Inflows pull fish in whenever water is moving.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -7°C in February and 16°C in August. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Long Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Dennis Pond is 22 km distant. The position on Long Lake is worth confirming on the day.