Fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula

1. Torrent River (Atlantic Salmon)

St. Anthony area

The Torrent River is one of Newfoundland's premier Atlantic salmon rivers, near St. Anthony on the Great Northern Peninsula. Known for large salmon in the 8-15 pound range, this relatively small river is ideal for wading and close-quarters fly fishing.

2. St. Anthony Harbour (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)

St. Anthony

St. Anthony Harbour offers cod, mackerel, and sea-run brook trout fishing from the town's wharves and shoreline. The harbour provides sheltered saltwater fishing in a historic setting near Grenfell's former mission.

3. Fishing Point (St. Anthony)

St. Anthony

Fishing Point in St. Anthony offers excellent cod and mackerel fishing from the rocky shoreline near the lighthouse. Iceberg viewing is common in spring and early summer, adding to the experience.

4. Main Brook (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Main Brook area, northern peninsula

Main Brook offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula. A productive river with good salmon runs and excellent brook trout fishing in its tributaries.

5. Big Brook (Northern Peninsula)

Big Brook area, northern peninsula

Big Brook offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula. A scenic river with good runs of salmon and sea-run brook trout.

6. Four Mile Brook (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Four Mile Brook area, northern peninsula

Four Mile Brook offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula. A productive stream with good access and healthy fish populations.

7. Three Mile Brook (Brook Trout)

Three Mile Brook area, northern peninsula

Three Mile Brook offers brook trout fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula near St. Anthony. A smaller stream with good early season brook trout fishing.

8. L'Anse aux Meadows (Cod, Mackerel)

L'Anse aux Meadows area

The waters off L'Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only known Viking settlement in North America, offer cod and mackerel fishing from the shoreline. A truly unique fishing destination combining history with angling.

9. Raleigh (Cod, Mackerel)

Raleigh area, northern tip

The community of Raleigh near the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula offers cod and mackerel fishing. The nearby Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve provides a unique arctic-like landscape.

10. Ship Cove (Northern Peninsula)

Ship Cove area, Strait of Belle Isle

Ship Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing on the Strait of Belle Isle. The cold, nutrient-rich waters provide excellent saltwater fishing in a remote northern setting.

11. Eddies Cove (Cod, Mackerel)

Eddies Cove area, Strait of Belle Isle

Eddies Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing in a sheltered cove on the Strait of Belle Isle. The community provides good shore fishing access and iceberg viewing opportunities.

12. Flowers Cove (Cod, Mackerel)

Flowers Cove area, Strait of Belle Isle

Flowers Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing from this community on the Strait of Belle Isle. The area is known for its thrombolites, unique rock formations visible along the shoreline.

13. Anchor Point (Cod, Mackerel)

Anchor Point area, Strait of Belle Isle

Anchor Point offers cod and mackerel fishing on the Strait of Belle Isle. The community provides good wharf access and productive saltwater fishing in the cold Labrador Current waters.

14. Savage Cove (Cod, Mackerel)

Savage Cove area, Strait of Belle Isle

Savage Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing on the Strait of Belle Isle. The community's sheltered harbour provides good shore fishing access.

15. Nameless Cove (Cod, Mackerel)

Nameless Cove area, Strait of Belle Isle

Nameless Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing on the Strait of Belle Isle. A quiet fishing spot with excellent saltwater action.

16. Pistolet Bay (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)

Pistolet Bay area, northern peninsula

Pistolet Bay offers cod, mackerel, and sea-run brook trout fishing in a large bay near the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The bay's sheltered waters provide good boating and shore fishing.

17. Pikes Arm (Cod, Mackerel, Pike)

Pikes Arm area, Pistolet Bay

Pikes Arm offers cod and mackerel fishing in a sheltered arm of Pistolet Bay. A quiet, productive saltwater fishing spot on the northern peninsula.

18. St. Anthony Bight (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)

St. Anthony Bight area

St. Anthony Bight offers cod, mackerel, and sea-run brook trout fishing near St. Anthony. The bight provides sheltered saltwater fishing with beautiful coastal scenery.

19. Goose Cove (Northern Peninsula)

Goose Cove area, St. Anthony Bight

Goose Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing in a sheltered cove on St. Anthony Bight. A productive spot with good shore access.

20. Hay Cove (Cod, Mackerel)

Hay Cove area, L'Anse aux Meadows

Hay Cove offers cod and mackerel fishing near L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The cove provides good shore fishing with a view of the Viking site.

21. Straitsview (Cod, Mackerel)

Straitsview area, Strait of Belle Isle

Straitsview offers cod and mackerel fishing on the Strait of Belle Isle. The community's shoreline provides excellent views of the Labrador coast across the strait.

22. Port au Choix (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)

Port au Choix area, west coast

Port au Choix offers cod, mackerel, and sea-run brook trout fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The area is rich in archaeological history with ancient burial sites.

23. Port Saunders (Northern Peninsula)

Port Saunders area, west coast

Port Saunders offers cod and mackerel fishing from the wharf and harbour on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The community provides good services and amenities for anglers.

24. Hawke's Bay (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)

Hawke's Bay area, west coast

Hawke's Bay offers cod, mackerel, and sea-run brook trout fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The harbour provides good shore fishing access.

25. River of Ponds (Northern Peninsula)

River of Ponds area, west coast

The River of Ponds offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. Known for its productive pools and excellent salmon runs in summer.

26. Castors River (Northern Peninsula)

Castors River area, west coast

The Castors River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. A remote river with excellent salmon runs and wilderness fishing.

27. Parsons Pond (Brook Trout)

Parsons Pond area, west coast

Parsons Pond offers brook trout fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. A productive pond with healthy brook trout populations and good access.

28. Daniel's Harbour (Cod, Mackerel)

Daniel's Harbour area, west coast

Daniel's Harbour offers cod and mackerel fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The community's harbour provides good shore fishing access.

29. West Brook (Northern Peninsula)

West Brook area, west coast

West Brook offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. A productive stream with good early season fishing.

30. Portland Creek (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Portland Creek area, west coast

Portland Creek offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The river is known for its productive salmon pools and scenic setting.

31. Shallow Bay (Cod, Flounder, Mackerel)

Shallow Bay area, west coast

Shallow Bay offers cod, mackerel, and flounder fishing on the west coast near Port Saunders. The sheltered bay provides good family fishing opportunities.

32. St. Paul's River (NL)

St. Paul's area, west coast

St. Paul's River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the west coast near Gros Morne National Park. A scenic river with productive fishing in a beautiful setting.