Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Charlottetown, 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.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is a saltwater angler’s gateway to some of Atlantic Canada’s most productive fisheries, from hard‑fighting striped bass to legendary bluefin tuna. Inshore waters, tidal rivers, and nearby Gulf of St. Lawrence shorelines give visiting and local anglers a wide range of productive spots for casting, trolling, and bottom fishing in every season. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Charlottetown include: Charlottetown Harbour, Hillsborough River, Brackley Beach, Hillsborough Bay, Stanhope Beach, North River, Tracadie Bay, Point Prim, 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 15:33 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:
    5%
  • Waning Crescent - 5% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~2 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    363,318 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
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 Charlottetown
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:51 am - 03:51 am
  • major Time:
    10:27 am - 12:27 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:03 pm - 09:03 pm
  • major Time:
    11:02 pm - 01:02 am
All times are displayed in the America/Halifax timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -3 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 Waning Crescent at 5% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -31 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Halifax • Sun, 12 Jul 18:31 • 46.235, -63.126

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 12 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 3 hours and 44 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:08 am 07:56 am 03:14 pm 10:15 pm AM PM 8.63 ft 1.21 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 02:08 am 5.22 ft
high 07:56 am 8.63 ft
low 03:14 pm 1.21 ft
high 10:15 pm 7.71 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:56 am is 74
Tide Coefficient at 10:15 pm is 57
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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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: Charlottetown, CA
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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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Waning Crescent
low: , 4.92 ft
high: , 8.46 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 7.48 ft , Coeff: 53
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 5.22 ft
high: , 8.63 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 1.21 ft
high: , 7.71 ft , Coeff: 57
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 5.31 ft
high: , 8.83 ft , Coeff: 77
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 7.97 ft , Coeff: 62
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New Moon
low: , 5.18 ft
high: , 9.02 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 8.2 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 4.89 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 8.37 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 4.49 ft
high: , 9.25 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 8.43 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , 4.07 ft
high: , 9.15 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 0.92 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 8.46 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 3.67 ft
high: , 8.89 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 1.48 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Charlottetown

Charlottetown sits on a protected harbour that opens directly onto the Northumberland Strait, giving anglers quick access to productive saltwater structure, tidal rivers, and nearby beaches. The fishing calendar is long, beginning with early spring trout in local streams and rolling into summer runs of mackerel, striped bass, and world‑class bluefin tuna just offshore.

From April into early May, most effort is focused inland on trout. Small creeks and rivers within an easy drive of Charlottetown hold brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Cold, clear water and slow flows make light line and stealth critical—think 4–6 lb fluorocarbon, small spinners, and compact spoons worked across current seams. On bright days, downsizing to single‑hook spinners and drifting bait under a small float through undercut banks and deeper pools is often more effective than covering water quickly.

By late May and June, water temperatures rise and the estuaries around Charlottetown Harbour and the Hillsborough River begin to shine. This is prime time for striped bass cruising edges of mudflats, channel drops, and bridge causeways. Focus around tide changes. Casting 4–6 inch soft plastics on jig heads, slender minnow plugs, or bucktail jigs into the current and letting them swing across the seam will draw strikes. At night or in low light, topwater walkers and poppers can produce explosive action along lit shorelines and wharf edges.

Summer brings a mixed fishery right in Charlottetown Harbour. Schools of Atlantic mackerel and pollock roam the channels and wharf lines, often within easy casting distance from piers and marina areas. Sabiki rigs, small diamond jigs, or simple metallic spoons worked with a sharp jigging action are all you need. When fish are finicky, replace multi‑hook rigs with a single small jig to avoid spooking the school. Bottom rigs baited with strips of mackerel or clam will pick up flounder and tomcod on sandy patches down‑tide of structure.

Offshore, the waters south of Charlottetown are famous for giant bluefin tuna. Trolling and chumming are the dominant methods, with boats keying on bait concentrations and current edges in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The most successful captains watch for temperature breaks, bird activity, and surface marks on their sounders, then circle those zones patiently. Heavy tackle and precise boat handling are essential, and most visitors access this fishery through local charter operators who know the seasonal movements of the fish.

Fall cools the water and re‑ignites inshore fishing. Striped bass often feed more aggressively in September and October, especially on overcast, breezy days with moving tide. Switch to slightly larger baits—paddle‑tail swimbaits, metal lip swimmers, and medium bucktails—to imitate larger prey. At the same time, mackerel, herring, and gaspereau can stack in deeper harbour channels. Vertical jigging directly under the boat or under schools marked on sonar is more efficient than blind casting.

Through the shoulder months, focus on finding the intersection of current, depth change, and food. Around Charlottetown this means working channel edges, pier corners, and river bends where bait is funneled. Keep a close eye on tides and wind direction; even a slight shift can move fish from the top of a flat to the adjacent drop. Bring a compact selection of jigs, soft plastics, and small metals, and be ready to switch quickly as water clarity, current speed, and bait size change throughout the day.

The Best Fishing Spots around Charlottetown

Charlottetown Harbour

The city’s working waterfront is a classic spot for summer mackerel runs, with easy shore access along the boardwalks and jetties near Victoria Park and Peake’s Wharf; small boats and kayaks also work the channels for striped bass at dusk and dawn. Tidal currents concentrate bait where the harbour meets Hillsborough Bay, and the inner reaches can produce flounder and seasonal smelt in cooler months.

Hillsborough River

Flowing into Charlottetown Harbour, this broad tidal river offers spring and fall shots at striped bass on the flats and channels, plus sea‑run brook trout higher up toward Mount Stewart. Shore fishing is popular at pull‑offs and bridges around Stratford and along the causeway, while small boats drift rips and points where salt and fresh water mix.

Brackley Beach

Long sandy bars and troughs make Brackley a favorite surfcasting venue for cruising striped bass at dawn and dusk, with roaming schools of mackerel in midsummer close to the outer bar on calm days. The proximity to Covehead Harbour and easy parking draw consistent crowds when the wind and tide line up.

Hillsborough Bay

This wide, shallow bay south of Charlottetown collects bait over sand flats and channels, producing reliable striped bass action from late spring through fall and incidental flounder. Shore anglers work accessible stretches near Tea Hill and Stratford, while small boats drift rips and seams on moving tides.

Stanhope Beach

Adjacent to dune systems in PEI National Park, Stanhope’s bars and cuts offer classic surf structure for striped bass, with occasional mackerel schools pushing close on calm summer evenings. Anglers spread along the beach and near the points toward Dalvay and Covehead Harbour when tides are moving.

North River

Just west of the city, this tidal arm features bridges, bends, and marsh edges that hold striped bass and seasonal white perch, with sea‑run brook trout toward fresher reaches. Shore access around the bridge and causeway is convenient, while small boats work eddies and drop‑offs on the flood and ebb.

Tracadie Bay

A sheltered lagoon system north of Charlottetown, Tracadie’s channels and oyster beds gather baitfish and attract roaming striped bass, with summer mackerel near the outer points. Shore anglers use causeways and beaches near Grand Tracadie, while boats slip along edges where deeper cuts meet the flats.

Point Prim

The prominent headland southeast of the city creates rips and current seams that can stack up striped bass and occasional mackerel on fair‑weather tides. Anglers spread along rocky ledges near the lighthouse, casting into wash lines that form where the point meets Hillsborough Bay and the Northumberland Strait.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Charlottetown 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 5 beaches and bays in this area.

Brighton Shore - 1.88563860069km , Langley Beach - 2.48723432272km , Keppoch Beach - 3.91183859895km , Beachgrove Point - 4.67911753164km , Heartz Shore - 4.91415811614km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Charlottetown Harbour - 2.22202881195km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Charlottetown. 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.

Old Battery Point - 1.18467764606km , Duchess Point - 1.57835546647km , Rosebank Point - 1.79368130704km , Brighton Shore - 1.88563860069km , Kensington Point - 1.89737003356km , Hillsborough River - 2.03582553767km , Charlottetown Harbour - 2.22202881195km , North River - 2.38007697931km , Ellens Creek - 2.48016291666km , Hermitage Creek - 2.48016291666km , Langley Beach - 2.48723432272km , Kellys Point - 2.70009462135km , York Point - 2.80739079822km , Hatchery Pond - 2.86613503786km , McEwens Creek - 3.07199941734km , Canceaux Point - 3.2798648699km , Rocky Point - 3.46592426284km , Lewis Point - 3.52098853934km , North Point - 3.63628968187km , Andrews Pond - 3.66805731771km , Duffys Point - 3.78121213986km , Fullertons Creek - 3.78121213986km , West River - 3.79841478534km , Alchorn Point - 3.86312525937km , Keppoch Beach - 3.91183859895km , Seatrout Point - 3.91183859895km , McKies Creek - 4.2254913682km , Lake Aberdeen - 4.27203086448km , Howards Creek - 4.35164827634km , Lobster Point - 4.35833856473km , Bovyer Creek - 4.64695593696km , Beachgrove Point - 4.67911753164km , Gates Pond - 4.71691867097km , Drakes Point - 4.77778142068km , Heartz Shore - 4.91415811614km , Wrights Creek - 4.91415811614km , Doyles Point - 4.9548654397km , Bellevue Point - 5.09985628176km , Poplar Island - 5.63411218068km , Blockhouse Point - 5.70915829021km

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