Tommack Pond in St. George's: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Newfoundland and Labrador, Tommack Pond belongs to St. George's. It sits in lake country bush. At some 1.22 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Around 8.7 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is one of the smaller waters we list in St. George's. Supplies mean a trip to St. George's, 30 km off. Stephenville Crossing is 33 km and Stephenville 44 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Tommack Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On Tommack Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Work the margins before you start casting for distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 15°C and February reads -9°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Tommack Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Doanes Pond, 5.6 km away. Nothing on Tommack Pond should be assumed from this page alone.