About Us

The Newfoundland Game Fish Protection Society is a membership group founded in the late 1800's. Members of this society conducted business at a clubhouse located on Murray's Pond in Portugal Cove. Over the last 100 years this society has grown and the original clubhouse has been transformed into a beautiful country estate known as Murray's Pond Country Club.

It is often said that the history of Murray's Pond is in many ways the history of St. John's. Our first president was elected in 1892 and was followed by a list of distinguished business and professional leaders, each of whom, over the years have adhered to the proud traditions of the club while at the same time keeping pace with the changing times.

Today members use the clubhouse year round to enjoy social events for both themselves and their families. It is especially active in the summer when all the facility is open and members can enjoy boating or canoeing on the pond and cool off with a swim in the heated pools.

Members of Murray's Pond enjoy socializing with friends and other members in a private and relaxed atmosphere. As a "member's only" facility you will appreciate the attention that is given to your personal needs and the input you have in club activities. The club is designed with its members in mind and is continually improving to better serve the changing needs of members and their families.

"Be ours the blissful task to cast the feathered hook
Across the rippling stream or down the flowing brook"