Outside Union Pond near Victoria: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Outside Union Pond belongs to Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador. The coast is 8 km away. This is a pocket water of some 2 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Hant's Harbour list holds plenty of bigger water. Victoria at 22 km is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Carbonear at 25 km and Harbour Grace at 31 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Outside Union Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Hant's Harbour include American eel, bull-rout, Atlantic hook-ear sculpin and grubby. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Outside Union Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -6°C in February up to 16°C in August. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Outside Union Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Wharf Pond at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Outside Union Pond before loading the car.