Mountain Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Mountain Lake in Newfoundland and Labrador. Everything around it is boreal forest. The edge covers about 6.8 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is a small entry by Newfoundland and Labrador standards. The nearest town is Labrador City, 213 km away. It is 789 km to Saguenay, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish Mountain Lake to its features, not to its size. Take a plummet or a sounder rather than guessing depth.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -24°C in January and 11°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. Once it clears, about early June, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages suggest open water from about early June through to roughly late October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Keco Lake sits 3.7 km off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Mountain Lake as something to verify.