Saskatoon Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Newfoundland and Labrador in Newfoundland and Labrador is where Saskatoon Bay sits. It stands 475 metres above sea level. Compared with other Newfoundland and Labrador water on our list, it sits high. Some 214 km away sits Labrador City, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 785 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Saskatoon Bay

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Fish Saskatoon Bay where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep. Fish the shade line as the sun moves round.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -24°C in January up to 12°C in July. The ice season is long here and the open one short. The lid usually goes in early June, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about early June to late October. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Saskatoon Bay follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Hollinger Lake is 3.7 km off. Check the position at Saskatoon Bay before loading the car.