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Bay of Fundy New Brunswick fishing forecast

Name: Bay of Fundy New Brunswick
Address: New Brunswick Canada, CA

92 Good of 100

Bay of Fundy New Brunswick is a saltwater fishing spot in New Brunswick Canada, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Salmon, Striped Bass. The most productive months are typically July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsJuly, August, September, October

Top speciesAtlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Salmon

Score now92/100

Local rulesCanada

Today’s verdict

Ranks #41 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

minor 07:01

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	13.6 °C
Wind	12 km/h from WNW, gusting 19 km/h
Wave height	0.2 m at 3 s
Current	0.05 m/s toward ENE
Pressure	1015 hPa
Depth	1 m
Cloud cover	100%
Chlorophyll	2.02 mg/m³
Salinity	28.4 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	9 m
UV index	0
Wind sea	0.0 m at 2 s
Ground swell	0.1 m at 3 s from SSW
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.05 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 4.6 °C cooler than the September average of 18.2 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.

Tide now: Falling · turns in 140 minTide is an approximate harmonic prediction — confirm with local tide tables.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Bay of Fundy New Brunswick

Bay of Fundy New Brunswick currently scores 92 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 13.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +25.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Current +5.3: moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: striped-bass, bluefin-tuna, atlantic-salmon, atlantic-bonito, atlantic-mackerel, chub-mackerel, bluefish, swordfish

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Bite windows

Moon

Waning Crescent · 14% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Bay of Fundy New Brunswick:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-30, 97/100

26 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

4 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus
Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua
Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar
Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Best months by species at Bay of Fundy New Brunswick

Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus
Atlantic CodGadus morhua
Atlantic SalmonSalmo salar
Striped BassMorone saxatilis

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / Pêches et Océans Canada

Canada

Species	Bag limit	Min size	Open season
Atlantic CodOfficial source	5/day	—	—
Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence recreational groundfish fishery: daily bag limit of 15 groundfish of all species, of which no more than 5 cod and/or white hake in aggregate; zero retention of Atlantic halibut, skate and wolffish species. Limits, gear and open windows differ by DFO region (Maritimes, Newfoundland & Labrador, Pacific) and change each year. Always verify the current DFO management decision for your area.

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.