Rogerson Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Buchans, Newfoundland and Labrador, sits Rogerson Lake. The bank is 311 metres above sea level. About 9.94 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The bank runs about 42 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. Few waters listed in Buchans are bigger. Pasadena sits 83 km from the bank. For a city, St. John's is 319 km off. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Rogerson Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Buchans records list Arctic charr among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. At Rogerson Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -10°C to 15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Rogerson Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lost Pond at 7.4 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Rogerson Lake before loading the car.