Fishing in Western Newfoundland
Explore fishing in the Western Newfoundland of Newfoundland and Labrador. Humber River, Grand Codroy River, Little Codro
The Humber River is one of Newfoundland's premier Atlantic salmon rivers. Flowing into the Bay of Islands, it produces large salmon in the 8-15 pound range. The river also offers excellent brook trout fishing in its upper reaches and tributaries. Fly fishing with classic salmon flies is the standard.
1. Humber River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Deer Lake / Corner Brook areaThe Humber River is one of Newfoundland's premier Atlantic salmon rivers. Flowing into the Bay of Islands, it produces large salmon in the 8-15 pound range. The river also offers excellent brook trout fishing in its upper reaches and tributaries. Fly fishing with classic salmon flies is the standard.
2. Grand Codroy River (Atlantic Salmon, Cod)
Codroy Valley, southwest coastThe Grand Codroy River offers excellent Atlantic salmon fishing in a stunning coastal setting on Newfoundland's southwest coast. The river flows through a broad valley flanked by the Long Range Mountains. Salmon in the 6-12 pound range are common.
Boat Launch: Grand Codroy River →
3. Little Codroy River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Cod)
Codroy ValleyThe Little Codroy River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in the Codroy Valley. A smaller, more intimate stream than its neighbour, it provides excellent wading and close-quarters fly fishing.
Boat Launch: Little Codroy River →
4. Crabbes River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Crabbes area, southwest coastThe Crabbes River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on Newfoundland's southwest coast. A productive river with good runs of salmon and sea-run brook trout.
5. Robinsons River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Robinsons areaThe Robinsons River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the southwest coast. The river provides good wading access and consistent salmon runs.
6. Fischells River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Cod)
Fischells areaThe Fischells River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the west coast. A smaller river with productive pools and good early season fishing.
Boat Launch: Fischells River →
7. Harrys River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Harrys area, west coastThe Harrys River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in western Newfoundland au Port Peninsula. A productive river with good public access.
8. Flat Bay River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Flat Bay areaThe Flat Bay River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the west coast. A productive river with good runs of salmon.
9. Romaines River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Romaines areaThe Romaines River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Port au Port Peninsula. A smaller coastal stream with good sea-run brook trout fishing.
10. Port au Port River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Port au Port PeninsulaThe Port au Port River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Port au Port Peninsula. The river also provides excellent sea-run brook trout fishing in the tidal reaches.
Boat Launch: Port au Port River →
11. Upper Humber River (Brook Trout)
Deer Lake areaThe Upper Humber River offers excellent brook trout fishing in the headwaters above Deer Lake. This section holds healthy populations of wild brook trout and provides good wading.
Boat Launch: Upper Humber River →
12. Deer Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon)
Deer LakeDeer Lake offers brook trout and landlocked salmon fishing in a large lake setting. The lake is accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway and provides good boat fishing.
13. Grand Lake (Newfoundland)
Grand Lake area, west coastGrand Lake offers brook trout fishing in a large lake. The lake holds healthy populations of wild brook trout and provides good canoe and boat fishing.
14. Serpentine River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Serpentine area, Gros Morne regionThe Serpentine River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Gros Morne National Park region. The river flows through spectacular mountain scenery.
Boat Launch: Serpentine River →
15. Lomond River (Brook Trout)
Lomond area, Gros MorneThe Lomond River offers brook trout fishing in Gros Morne National Park. The river flows through the park's dramatic landscape and holds healthy brook trout populations.
16. Bonne Bay (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)
Bonne Bay, Gros MorneBonne Bay offers mackerel, cod, and sea-run brook trout fishing in a stunning fjord setting within Gros Morne National Park. Shore and boat fishing opportunities are available.
17. Trout River (Gros Morne)
Trout River, Gros MorneThe Trout River in Gros Morne National Park offers brook trout fishing in a scenic coastal river. The tidal estuary provides sea-run brook trout in spring and fall.
18. Wallace Brook (Brook Trout)
Wallace Brook, Gros MorneWallace Brook offers brook trout fishing in Gros Morne National Park. A small stream with good wild brook trout populations in a protected park setting.
19. Corner Brook Stream (Brook Trout)
Corner BrookCorner Brook Stream offers urban brook trout fishing through the city of Corner Brook. The stream provides accessible fishing for residents and visitors with brook trout in the 8-12 inch range.
20. Pinchgut Lake (Brook Trout)
Pinchgut area, Newfoundland and LabradorPinchgut Lake offers brook trout fishing. A popular local spot with good access and healthy brook trout populations.
21. Birchy Lake (Brook Trout)
Birchy Lake area, Newfoundland and LabradorBirchy Lake offers brook trout fishing on the Trans-Canada Highway. A scenic lake with good brook trout fishing accessible from the highway.
Boat Launch: Hampden Comunity Slipway →
22. Sandy Lake (Newfoundland)
Sandy Lake area, west coastSandy Lake offers brook trout fishing in western Newfoundland. A productive lake with healthy brook trout populations.
23. St. George's Bay (Cod, Flounder, Mackerel)
St. George's areaSt. George's Bay offers mackerel, cod, and flounder fishing along the west coast. The bay provides good shore fishing from beaches and wharves.
24. Stephenville Crossing (Cod, Mackerel)
Stephenville areaStephenville Crossing offers mackerel and cod fishing from the wharves and beaches on the west coast. A popular family fishing destination.
25. Bay St. George (Brook Trout, Cod, Mackerel)
Bay St. George areaBay St. George offers mackerel, cod, and sea-run brook trout fishing along the west coast. The bay's sheltered waters provide good boating and shore fishing.
26. Port Saunders (Cod, Mackerel)
Port Saunders area, west coastPort Saunders offers mackerel and cod fishing from the wharves and harbour on the Great Northern Peninsula's west coast. A productive saltwater fishing spot.
27. River of Ponds (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
River of Ponds area, west coastThe River of Ponds offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The river is known for its productive salmon pools.
28. Castors River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Castors River area, northern peninsulaThe 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.
29. Torrent River (West Coast)
Torrent River area, west coastThe Torrent River offers Atlantic salmon fishing on the Great Northern Peninsula. Known for large salmon in the 8-15 pound range, this small river is ideal for wading.
30. Pinware River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Pinware area, southern LabradorThe Pinware River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southern Labrador. A productive river with good runs of salmon.
31. Forteau River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
Forteau area, southern LabradorThe Forteau River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing in southern Labrador. The river flows through the coastal region.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
32. Georges Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Georges Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
33. Sheffield Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Sheffield Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
34. Abel Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Abel Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
35. Adams Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Adams Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
36. Adelaide Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Adelaide Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
37. Albert Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Albert Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Boat Launch: Jean Lake Regata center →
38. Alder Steady (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Cod, Mackerel, Newfoundland)
Alder Steady, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
39. Alexander Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Alexander Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
40. Alliger Lake (Brook Trout, Newfoundland, Landlocked Salmon)
Alliger Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorNamed lake in the Western Newfoundland region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fishing Tips for the Western 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 Western 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
- Southern Newfoundland
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