Rocky Pond Fishing near Victoria, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Rocky Pond sits in Old Perlican, out in Newfoundland and Labrador. The setting is mixed forest. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Old Perlican list holds plenty of bigger water. For supplies, Victoria is 26 km out. Carbonear is 28 km and Harbour Grace 34 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Rocky Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Old Perlican include bull-rout and longhorn sculpin. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Rocky Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in August and bottoms out near -6°C in February. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about late April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Rocky Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Little Stag Pond, 0.4 km out. Confirm access to Rocky Pond locally before you travel.