Man O War Mark Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Newfoundland and Labrador, Man O War Mark Pond falls inside English Harbour East. The setting is rolling bush. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Marystown lies 52 km from the water. The big place round here is St. John's, 171 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Man O War Mark Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Across English Harbour East, recorded fish include Atlantic cod and bull-rout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Fish Man O War Mark Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 16°C and February about -6°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Man O War Mark Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Femme Long Pond sits 0.8 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Man O War Mark Pond is worth confirming on the day.