Salmonier Pond near Harbour Breton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, you have Salmonier Pond. Tidal water begins 2.7 km from here. Roughly 5.81 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The perimeter runs near 15 km, so plan the walk before you start. Ground here is low by Newfoundland and Labrador standards. Start from Harbour Breton, 18 km down the road. St. John's sits 214 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Salmonier Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove, recorded fish include Atlantic cod and polar cod. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Salmonier Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and February reads -6°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Expect Salmonier Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Big Pond, 27 km out. Nothing on Salmonier Pond should be assumed from this page alone.