Fishing in Southern Newfoundland
Explore fishing in the Southern Newfoundland of Newfoundland and Labrador. Fortune Bay, Grand Bank, Fortune Harbour, Gar
Fortune Bay offers excellent cod and mackerel fishing along the south coast. The bay's many communities provide wharf and shore fishing access. The bay is also known for its herring and capelin runs.
1. Fortune Bay (Capelin, Cod, Mackerel)
Fortune Bay areaFortune Bay offers excellent cod and mackerel fishing along the south coast. The bay's many communities provide wharf and shore fishing access. The bay is also known for its herring and capelin runs.
2. Grand Bank (Cod, Mackerel)
Grand Bank area, Burin PeninsulaGrand Bank offers mackerel and cod fishing from this historic town on the Burin Peninsula. The community's heritage-rich waterfront provides excellent shore fishing access.
Boat Launch: Harbour Authority Slipway →
3. Fortune Harbour (Cod, Mackerel)
Fortune area, Burin PeninsulaFortune Harbour offers mackerel and cod fishing from the southern Burin Peninsula. The harbour provides sheltered saltwater fishing and is a departure point for ferry service to St. Pierre and Miquelon.
4. Garnish River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Garnish area, Burin PeninsulaThe Garnish River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Burin Peninsula. A productive river with good runs of sea-run brook trout in spring and fall.
5. Little River (Burin)
Little River area, Burin PeninsulaThe Little River offers brook trout fishing on the Burin Peninsula. A smaller stream with productive brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Conne River Slipway →
6. Marystown Harbour (Cod, Mackerel)
Marystown area, Burin PeninsulaMarystown Harbour offers mackerel and cod fishing from one of the largest communities on the Burin Peninsula. The deep-water harbour provides excellent fishing.
7. Mortier Bay (Cod, Mackerel)
Mortier Bay area, Burin PeninsulaMortier Bay offers mackerel and cod fishing along the Burin Peninsula. The sheltered bay provides good wharf and shore fishing access.
8. Lawn River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Lawn area, Burin PeninsulaThe Lawn River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the southern Burin Peninsula. A productive river with good runs of sea-run brook trout.
9. St. Lawrence River (NL)
St. Lawrence area, Burin PeninsulaThe St. Lawrence River offers brook trout fishing on the Burin Peninsula. A smaller stream with productive early season fishing.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
10. Burin Harbour (Cod, Mackerel)
Burin area, Burin PeninsulaBurin Harbour offers mackerel and cod fishing from the historic town on the Burin Peninsula. The sheltered harbour provides excellent family fishing opportunities.
11. Burgeo (Cod, Flounder, Mackerel)
Burgeo area, south coastBurgeo offers excellent saltwater fishing for cod, mackerel, and flounder from the wharves and shoreline. The community is also a gateway to the Sandbanks Provincial Park and its beautiful beaches.
12. Sandbanks Pond (Brook Trout)
Sandbanks Provincial Park, BurgeoSandbanks Pond offers brook trout fishing in Sandbanks Provincial Park. The park's protected waters hold healthy brook trout populations in a beautiful coastal setting.
13. Grandy's River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Grandy's River area, south coastGrandy's River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on Newfoundland's south coast. A productive river with good sea-run brook trout runs.
14. Grey River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Grey River area, south coastThe Grey River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the remote south coast. Access is by boat or ferry from the community of Grey River. The river is known for excellent salmon runs.
15. White Bear River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
White Bear River area, south coastThe White Bear River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the south coast. A remote and productive river with excellent salmon runs in summer.
Boat Launch: White Bear River →
16. Connaigre Bay (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)
Connaigre Bay area, south coastConnaigre Bay offers mackerel, cod, and sea-run brook trout fishing on the south coast. The bay's sheltered waters provide good boating and shore fishing.
Boat Launch: Hermitage Slipway →
17. Hermitage (Cod, Mackerel)
Hermitage area, south coastHermitage offers cod and mackerel fishing from this community on the south coast. The harbour provides excellent shore fishing access.
Boat Launch: Hermitage Slipway →
18. Pool's Cove (Cod, Mackerel)
Pool's Cove area, south coastPool's Cove offers mackerel and cod fishing on the south coast of Newfoundland. The sheltered cove provides good family fishing opportunities.
Boat Launch: Pool's Cove Slipway →
19. Harbour Breton (Cod, Mackerel)
Harbour Breton area, south coastHarbour Breton offers mackerel and cod fishing from this scenic community on Newfoundland's south coast. The deep harbour provides excellent fishing.
20. Hermitage River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Hermitage area, south coastThe Hermitage River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the south coast. A productive river with good runs.
21. Gisborne Lake (Brook Trout)
Gisborne Lake area, south coastGisborne Lake offers brook trout fishing on the south coast of Newfoundland. A large lake with healthy brook trout populations and good boating access.
22. La Poile River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
La Poile area, south coastThe La Poile River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the remote south coast. Access is by ferry to the community of La Poile. The river is known for excellent salmon and sea-run brook trout.
23. Grand Bruit River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Grand Bruit area, south coastThe Grand Bruit River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the remote south coast. The community of Grand Bruit is accessible by ferry and offers spectacular coastal scenery.
Boat Launch: Grand Bruit River →
24. Ramea (Cod, Mackerel)
Ramea Islands, south coastRamea offers cod and mackerel fishing from the island community off Newfoundland's south coast. Accessible by ferry from Burgeo, the islands provide a unique fishing experience.
25. Francois (Cod, Mackerel)
Francois area, south coastFrancois offers mackerel and cod fishing from this remote south coast community accessible only by ferry. The dramatic fjord setting provides a spectacular backdrop for fishing.
26. McCallum (Cod, Mackerel)
McCallum area, south coastMcCallum offers cod and mackerel fishing from this remote south coast community. Accessible only by ferry, McCallum provides a true Newfoundland outport fishing experience.
Boat Launch: McCallum Harbour Authority Slipway →
27. Pushthrough (Cod, Mackerel)
Pushthrough area, south coastPushthrough offers cod and mackerel fishing on the remote south coast. The community is accessible by ferry and provides excellent saltwater fishing in a sheltered harbour.
28. Belleoram (Cod, Mackerel)
Belleoram area, Fortune BayBelleoram offers mackerel and cod fishing from this scenic community on Fortune Bay. The harbour provides good shore fishing access.
29. Bay L'Argent (Cod, Mackerel)
Bay L'Argent area, Fortune BayBay L'Argent offers mackerel and cod fishing on the shores of Fortune Bay. The sheltered bay provides good family fishing opportunities.
30. Terrenceville River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Terrenceville area, Fortune BayThe Terrenceville River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the shores of Fortune Bay. A productive river with good spring and fall runs.
Boat Launch: Terrenceville River →
31. Meelpaeg Lake (Brook Trout)
Meelpaeg Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
32. Alma Lake (Brook Trout)
Alma Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
33. Alta Lake (Brook Trout)
Alta Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
34. André Lake (Brook Trout)
André Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
35. Angus Lake (Brook Trout)
Angus Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
36. Ashuanipi Lake (Brook Trout)
Ashuanipi Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
37. Astray Lake (Brook Trout)
Astray Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
38. Atikonak Lake (Brook Trout)
Atikonak Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
39. Atlantic Lake (Brook Trout)
Atlantic Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
40. Attikamagen Lake (Brook Trout)
Attikamagen Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Southern Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fishing Tips for the Southern Newfoundland
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Newfoundland and Labrador; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southern Newfoundland waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Central Newfoundland
- Eastern Newfoundland (Avalon)
- Labrador
- Great Northern Peninsula
- Western Newfoundland
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