Raoullet Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Newfoundland and Labrador, sits Raoullet Lake. This is northern bush ground. At some 9.20 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 38 km of edge, most people fish a single area and learn it well. It is high ground by Newfoundland and Labrador standards. The town to know is Wabush, 218 km out. After that come Labrador City at 223 km and Fermont at 230 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Raoullet Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Raoullet Lake repays a walk before the first cast. Keep back from the edge where the water runs clear.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -21°C in January up to 12°C in July. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Once it clears, about late May, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up near late May, freeze-up near late October: that is the shape of an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Time your trip to Raoullet Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lac Sequart, 6.9 km out. Treat Raoullet Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.