Fishing at Rocky Ridge Pond, St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  The St. George's entry here is Rocky Ridge Pond, in Newfoundland and Labrador. Salt water lies 38 km off. This is big water, about 11.09 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. Around 36 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. It is among the larger waters listed here for St. George's. Nearest place of any size is Burgeo, 50 km away. St. George's is 64 km and Stephenville Crossing 68 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Rocky Ridge Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Treat Rocky Ridge Pond as a water to read rather than to cover. Watch the surface for movement before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 15°C and February near -9°C on the long-run figures. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Rocky Ridge Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Couteau Lake at 7.8 km is the sensible second choice. Where Rocky Ridge Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.