Bartletts River Pond near Yarmouth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Digby County, Nova Scotia, this is Bartletts River Pond. The ground around here is rolling hill. Surface area is around 88 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With 5.6 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Digby County. Yarmouth sits 21 km from the bank. Barrington is 70 km away, with Shelburne at 72 km. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bartletts River Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Digby County, recorded fish include coalfish, Atlantic cod and alewife. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Bartletts River Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 17°C and February near -4°C on the long-run figures. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Bartletts River Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For salmon, swing spoons or flies through the moving water and mind the local method rules. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lac des Tom is 2.8 km distant. For Bartletts River Pond in particular, ask before you travel.