Nine Angle Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Nine Angle Pond falls in Come By Chance, part of Newfoundland and Labrador. It stands 110 metres above sea level. Around 86 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 8.4 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Come By Chance are bigger. The town to know is Clarenville, 29 km out. St. John's sits 88 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Nine Angle Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Come By Chance cover brook trout, American eel and bull-rout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Nine Angle Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -6°C to 16°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. At Nine Angle Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Gull Pond, 1.8 km away. The position on Nine Angle Pond is worth confirming on the day.