Fishing at Long Pond, Garnish, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Out in Garnish, Newfoundland and Labrador, sits Long Pond. It lies 24 metres above sea level. It measures about 51 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge covers about 6.5 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. By surface area it heads our Garnish listings. Marystown lies 12 km from the water. The big place round here is St. John's, 197 km distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Long Pond repays a walk before the first cast. A slow retrieve near cover beats a fast one over open water.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -5°C at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Long Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Goose Pond sits 0.4 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Long Pond is worth confirming on the day.