Western Long Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Newfoundland and Labrador holds Western Long Pond, in St. Anthony. Height above sea level is 135 metres. At about 47 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 6.0 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. St. Anthony is the closest town at 3.8 km. St. John's is the closest city, 475 km away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Western Long Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. At Western Long Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. Marks on the bank tell you where others have fished.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 14°C in August and bottoms out near -11°C in January. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid May. The season between ice runs from about mid May to late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Western Long Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, St. Anthony Pond at 1.6 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Western Long Pond are worth checking on the day.