Fishing at Watering Pond, Lord's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Watering Pond sits in Lord's Cove, out in Newfoundland and Labrador. Tidal water begins 9.1 km from here. It measures about 25 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 2.1 km, and most of it is walkable. 16 km away sits Fortune, the nearest town. Then Grand Bank, 17 km, and St. Lawrence, 24 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Watering Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Work Watering Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -5°C in February to roughly 17°C in August. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Watering Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Catchers Pond is 1.9 km distant. Treat access at Watering Pond as something to verify.