Woody Pond Fishing Guide, Sally's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Overview

  Woody Pond lies within the bounds of Sally's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits 14 km in from the sea. It measures about 92 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The shoreline runs about 5.6 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It sits higher than most water we list in Newfoundland and Labrador. Deer Lake lies 66 km from the water. Beyond it, Pasadena at 80 km and Irishtown-Summerside at 87 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Woody Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. At Woody Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Cover on the bank counts as much as cover below the surface.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in July and bottom out at -11°C in February. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Woody Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Crossing Place Pond is 4 km off. Check the current arrangement for Woody Pond.