Fishing Reids Pond in Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Reids Pond is a Whitbourne water, Newfoundland and Labrador side. The coast is 18 km away. Surface area is around 11 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 1.8 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For supplies, Whitbourne is 6.1 km out. The nearest city of size is St. John's, 65 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Reids Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Whitbourne: American eel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Reids Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and February reads -5°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Reids Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Ratty Steady at 2.7 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Reids Pond are worth checking on the day.