Grand Lake

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Grand Lake stretches across the interior of Newfoundland, a vast and largely wild body of water set against rugged terrain and boreal forest. The lake is nearly uninhabited, with only the small town of Howley situated along its shoreline, lending the entire area a remote and unspoiled character that appeals to anglers seeking solitude and genuine wilderness fishing. The surrounding landscape is defined by heavy forest, informal trail networks, and the rugged topography characteristic of this part of the island. The lake is part of a broader interconnected system that includes the smaller feeder lakes of Sandy and Birchy, making the entire watershed a productive and popular boating and fishing destination during the short but rewarding summer season.

Species & education

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

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Grand 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 mouths of tributary streams and feeder brooks are consistently productive areas, as trout and salmon congregate near these inflows to take advantage of cooler, oxygenated water and the forage that these currents deliver. Howley Narrows, located just outside the town of Howley, is a notable nearby spot recognized for landlocked Atlantic salmon and brook trout. Blue Gulch Brook, which feeds into the broader system, is another productive area known for brook trout. The shallower bays and coves along the lake's shoreline are worth exploring during early morning and evening periods when fish move into the margins to feed.

Know where you can legally fish on Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Grand 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.