Gander Lake

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Gander Lake is a vast, deep, oligotrophic lake situated in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and ranks as the third largest lake on the island of Newfoundland. With a surface area of 11,320 hectares, a maximum depth of 288 meters, and a mean depth of 105.4 meters, it is an exceptionally large and deep body of cold, clear water. Remarkably, the deepest portion of the lake sits approximately 258 meters below sea level. The lake is well oxygenated from surface to bottom throughout all seasons, a characteristic that supports a diverse cold-water fish community and allows species to distribute themselves across a wide range of depths year-round.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Gander Lake and what's needed to catch them.

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Gander Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The lake's immense size offers a wide variety of productive areas. Depth transitions — where the bottom drops from shallow nearshore zones into the deep basin — are prime locations for Arctic charr, particularly the benthic dark morph. Tributary inflows and outflows are classic holding areas for Atlantic salmon and brook trout, especially during seasonal movements. The open pelagic zone of the lake can hold pale morph charr and salmon that are actively feeding in the water column.

Know where you can legally fish on Gander Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nl licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Nl.

Take Gander Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Gander Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Gander Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.