Rattling Brook Big Pond near Whitbourne: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights, Newfoundland and Labrador, is where Rattling Brook Big Pond sits. The bank is 109 metres above sea level. At 1.87 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 15 km, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights listings. For a base, Whitbourne sits 19 km out. The nearest city of size is St. John's, 83 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Rattling Brook Big Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights include Arctic charr, Atlantic salmon and brook trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Rattling Brook Big Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -6°C to 16°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It sets the rhythm of the year at Rattling Brook Big Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Cross Pond at 2 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Rattling Brook Big Pond locally before you travel.