Noseworthys Pond Fishing near Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  This water sits in Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits 15 km in from the sea. With some 37 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. About 3.8 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. The closest town, Whitbourne, is 6.5 km away. St. John's is the closest city, 70 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Noseworthys Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Whitbourne records list American eel among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Noseworthys Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 16°C; by February the average is down near -5°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late December in an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It holds true on Noseworthys Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Grassy Pond sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Noseworthys Pond before loading the car.