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St. John's, Canada 🇨🇦

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Planning your next fishing trip in St. John's, Canada ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, centers around a rugged North Atlantic coastline, deep fjord-like bays, and quick-access offshore grounds loaded with cold-water species. Anglers target cod, mackerel, trout, salmon, and more from both shore and boat, taking advantage of unique North Atlantic currents and structure-rich waters around the Avalon Peninsula. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near St. John's include: Long Pond (Pippy Park), Petty Harbour, Bay Bulls, St. John's Harbour, Middle Cove Beach, Quidi Vidi Harbour, The Narrows, Quidi Vidi Lake, Topsail Beach, Virginia Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 16:2 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    76%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 76% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    398,408 km
    Proximity:
    17.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for St. John's
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    12:23 am - 02:23 am
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    07:52 am - 09:52 am
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    03:21 pm - 05:21 pm
  • major Time:
    08:27 pm - 10:27 pm
All times are displayed in the America/St_Johns timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -2 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 76% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -15 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/St_Johns • Wed, 24 Jun 16:11 • 47.565, -52.709

Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 24 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 6 hours and 51 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:46 am 10:00 am 04:04 pm 11:03 pm AM PM 3.41 ft 1.41 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 03:46 am 2.99 ft
low 10:00 am 1.41 ft
high 04:04 pm 3.41 ft
low 11:03 pm 1.44 ft
Tide Coefficient at 03:46 am is 52
Tide Coefficient at 04:04 pm is 71
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.22 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 1.31 ft
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 1.44 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 1.41 ft
high: , 3.41 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 1.44 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 48
low: , 1.44 ft
high: , 3.54 ft , Coeff: 77
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 1.35 ft
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 48
low: , 1.38 ft
high: , 3.67 ft , Coeff: 82
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 50
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 3.84 ft , Coeff: 90
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 1.02 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 53
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 4 ft , Coeff: 97
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 3.08 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 1.02 ft
high: , 4.1 ft , Coeff: 101
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 3.12 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 0.95 ft
high: , 4.2 ft , Coeff: 106
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview St. John's

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador offers a mix of saltwater and freshwater fishing that’s hard to match, with quick access from the city to productive inshore coves, headlands, and inland ponds. Cold, nutrient-rich North Atlantic water funnels around the Avalon Peninsula, concentrating bait like capelin and herring and drawing in cod, mackerel, pollock, and more. Inland, dozens of easily reached ponds and rivers around St. John’s, Goulds, and Pouch Cove hold trout and seasonal runs of salmon and sea-run trout.

Seasonally, the coastal bite near St. John’s generally picks up in late spring as water temperatures slowly climb and baitfish move tight to shore. Early summer sees mackerel schools push into harbours such as St. John’s Harbour, Quidi Vidi, Petty Harbour, and out around Cape Spear. Cod fishing traditionally peaks mid-summer into early fall when fish move in from deeper water to feed on capelin along drop-offs and shoals offshore. Through autumn, inshore action can stay strong on cooler, stable weather windows, while winter fishing focuses more on protected ponds for trout and smelt where ice conditions allow.

The saltwater habitat around St. John’s is dominated by steep rocky shorelines, ledges, and deep channels close to land. Headlands like Cape Spear, Blackhead, Middle Cove, and Outer Cove provide casting access to deep water within a short walk of the road. Look for seams where ocean swells break over rock fingers, current lines run along cliff faces, and bait pushes into small coves. Offshore, charter boats work contour lines, wrecks, and natural rock pinnacles for cod, redfish, and halibut, often in 100–300+ feet of water where electronics and precise boat positioning become critical.

Freshwater options near St. John’s include small, wind-exposed ponds and short river systems. Shallow ponds warm early and can fish well for brook trout in late spring with simple spinners, small spoons, and bait presentations near inlets and outlets. As summer progresses, trout push deeper and feed low-light; fish early and late, targeting drop-offs, rock piles, and any inflowing trickle. On salmon and sea-run trout rivers, swing small spoons, spinners, or flies (like sparsely dressed streamers and wet flies) through tail-outs and riffle edges, focusing on classic holding water with broken surface texture.

Common techniques in saltwater include jigging, bottom fishing, and casting metals. For cod and pollock, use 4–8 oz Norwegian- or diamond-style jigs on braided mainline with a fluorocarbon leader, working them just off bottom with crisp lifts and short pauses. When mackerel are in, light spinning outfits with 20–30 g shiny spoons or multi-hook mackerel rigs fished vertically under the boat or cast-and-retrieve from shore produce quick action. On rough days, keep terminal tackle simple and heavy to maintain bottom contact and avoid tangles in swirling currents.

Tactically, pay close attention to wind direction, swell height, and fog around St. John’s; these directly affect water clarity, bait positioning, and safe access to ledges. Calm or light onshore breezes often push bait tight to shore, improving shore casting opportunities, while strong offshore winds may clear water but make boat positioning tricky. In ponds and rivers, overcast days with a ripple on the surface are ideal for trout and salmon. Travel light, keep gear corrosion-resistant for the salty environment, and focus your efforts around tide changes, dawn, and dusk when both inshore and freshwater fish feed hardest.

The Best Fishing Spots around St. John's

Long Pond (Pippy Park)

Set in Pippy Park, Long Pond offers calm water for canoe or kayak anglers and ample bank access, producing urban brook trout and brown trout along weedlines, beaver lodges, and the pond’s inlets; Virginia Lake provides a similar city option.

Petty Harbour

A classic Newfoundland fishing harbour south of the city, Petty Harbour sees runs of mackerel and inshore cod outside the breakwater, with squid at night under lights; anglers work jetties and nearby points, or launch small boats to explore the outer cove.

Bay Bulls

This broad, accessible bay is popular for nearshore jigging and trolling for mackerel, cod, and occasional pollock, with shore casting from wharves and points around town; boaters often range toward the mouth and adjacent coves like Witless Bay.

St. John's Harbour

Sheltered by Signal Hill and opening through The Narrows, St. John's Harbour is a classic urban saltwater spot where anglers target mackerel, pollock, and late-summer squid from piers and wharves, while small boats work current seams and structure along the docks and breakwaters.

Middle Cove Beach

A sweeping cobble beach north of the city, Middle Cove is famous for the capelin roll and the shore bite that follows, drawing anglers casting spoons and jigs for mackerel, the odd sea-run trout, and seasonal capelin; nearby Outer Cove and Torbay offer similar action.

Quidi Vidi Harbour

Tucked beneath the cliffs by the village of Quidi Vidi, this snug harbour produces mackerel and squid around wharves and lights, with small boats probing the harbour mouth and rocky edges; it’s a picturesque, productive alternative to St. John's Harbour.

The Narrows

The steep-sided channel guarding St. John’s is a current-driven choke point where boaters and capable shore casters intercept mackerel, pollock, and passing cod on tides; fish stack along eddies and drop-offs between Fort Amherst and the Battery.

Quidi Vidi Lake

An easily accessed urban lake encircled by a walking trail, Quidi Vidi Lake is known for brown trout and brook trout taken on spinners, small spoons, and flies, especially at inlet/outlet flows connected to Rennies River.

Topsail Beach

On the south shore of Conception Bay, Topsail Beach is a go-to surf-casting spot for mackerel in summer and early fall, with rocky points and the cobble shoreline letting anglers cover roaming schools and occasional squid after dark.

Virginia Lake

A scenic urban lake on the city’s east end, Virginia Lake offers easy bank access and reliable brook trout and brown trout fishing from points, culverts, and drop-offs, making it a convenient counterpart to Long Pond (Pippy Park) and Quidi Vidi Lake.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater St. John's area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Freshwater Bay Pond - 4.11019324208km , Deadmans Bay - 4.86996638092km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.

St. John's Harbour - 0.68582536537km, Quidi Vidi Harbour - 3.3995206801km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby St. John's. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Kellys Brook - 0.4478967431km , St. John's Harbour - 0.68582536537km , The Basin - 0.82515232134km , Learys Brook - 0.86767592866km , Waterford River - 1.21712695322km , Burtons Pond - 1.66786456141km , Kents Pond - 2.06979184809km , Kennys Pond - 2.06979184809km , Virginia River - 2.19911660049km , South Head - 2.2311332781km , Chidley Pond - 2.61999683547km , Cartys Marsh - 2.92092939798km , Quidi Vidi Lake - 2.92328711768km , Rennie's River - 2.92328711768km , North Hole - 3.3588804759km , South Hole - 3.3588804759km , Quidi Vidi Harbour - 3.3995206801km , Island Pond Marsh - 3.55142547483km , Cuckold Head - 3.91943916904km , Sheens Pond - 3.91943916904km , Skerries Pond - 3.91943916904km , John Howards Pond - 3.91943916904km , Peggys Leg - 4.11019324208km , Freshwater Bay Pond - 4.11019324208km , Leamys Brook - 4.11019324208km , Oxen Pond - 4.11626787507km , Wigmore Pond - 4.17585982594km , Yellow Marsh Stream - 4.4955049114km , Holes In The Marsh - 4.4955049114km , Cartys Stream - 4.4955049114km , Kitty Gauls Brook - 4.57822951893km , Walshs Marsh - 4.63851113887km , Left Pond - 4.63851113887km , Cliff Point - 4.86996638092km , Swiles Head - 4.86996638092km , Deadmans Bay - 4.86996638092km , Skerries Islands - 5.036608605km , Spring Well - 5.42407189049km , Middle Rocky Pond - 5.70023664551km , Frenchmans Marsh - 5.78746489723km

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