Fishing Molson Lake in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Molson Lake lies within the bounds of Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador. What surrounds it is northern bush. This is big water, about 31.45 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. Some 152 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. It is among the larger waters listed here for Labrador City. Head to Labrador City, 64 km away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Wabush at 66 km and Fermont at 84 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Molson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Open biodiversity records for Labrador City list brook trout, northern pike, Atlantic salmon and lake whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Molson Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 13°C and January reads -23°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late May. Climate figures give an open season running late May to late October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Molson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Talzie Lake, 5.8 km out. For Molson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.