Wishart Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Wishart Lake sits in in Newfoundland and Labrador. Elevation runs to 574 metres. At some 4.50 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs about 17 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It sits higher than most water we list in Newfoundland and Labrador. Labrador City is the closest place, 199 km off. Wabush lies 204 km off, Fermont another 216 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Wishart Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Wishart Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. Follow the birds if you cannot find the fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -24°C to 12°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early June. Ice clears near early June and comes back about late October in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Wishart Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Bath Lake, 5.6 km out. Confirm access to Wishart Lake locally before you travel.