Second Pond near Marystown: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Red Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, you have Second Pond. The shore lies 2.9 km out. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Marystown, 15 km away. The nearest city of size is St. John's, 178 km away. What else is close: Third Pond at 0.9 km, Peaches Pond just 1.9 km, Brook Pond at 2 km, Big Pond just 2 km and Andleys Pond at 2.3 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Second Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Second Pond fishes better once you know its edges. Steep banks give depth at your feet and save a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 16°C on average, February about -6°C. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Expect Second Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Third Pond, 0.9 km away. Where Second Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.