Moss Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Newfoundland and Labrador end of Newfoundland and Labrador holds Moss Lake. It lies 486 metres above sea level. It sits higher than most water we list in Newfoundland and Labrador. The closest town, Labrador City, is 223 km distant. Wabush lies 227 km off, Fermont another 243 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Moss Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Treat Moss Lake as a water to read rather than to cover. After a blow, the windward bank is the one to try.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 11°C, with January the cold end at about -24°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early June. Ice usually gives way near early June, and forms again about late October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Anyone fishing Moss Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lac Ryan at 6.1 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Moss Lake before loading the car.