Grand Banks Newfoundland fishing forecast
Grand Banks Newfoundland is a saltwater fishing spot in Newfoundland, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Haddock, Greenland Halibut. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #350 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.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 15.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 35 km/h from WSW, gusting 46 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.3 m at 6 s |
| Current | 0.20 m/s toward SSW |
| Pressure | 1003 hPa |
| Depth | 202 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.37 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 14 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 1.3 m at 5 s |
| Ground swell | 1.1 m at 6 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.20 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.4 °C cooler than the September average of 17.4 °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.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Grand Banks Newfoundland
Grand Banks Newfoundland currently scores 58 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.0 °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
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Waves +2.3
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Moon phase +2.1
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: swordfish, atlantic-halibut, haddock, greenland-halibut, atlantic-mackerel, atlantic-bonito, chub-mackerel, bluefish
Bite windows
Best months for Grand Banks Newfoundland:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 64/100
3 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 202 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Gadus morhua
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Hippoglossus hippoglossus
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Melanogrammus aeglefinus
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Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Best months by species at Grand Banks Newfoundland
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic HalibutHippoglossus hippoglossus | ||||||||||||
| HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus | ||||||||||||
| Greenland HalibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Grand Banks Newfoundland?
Anglers at Grand Banks Newfoundland target Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Haddock and Greenland Halibut.
When is the best time to fish Grand Banks Newfoundland?
The most productive months at Grand Banks Newfoundland are typically June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Grand Banks Newfoundland right now?
Grand Banks Newfoundland currently scores 58 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Grand Banks Newfoundland from shore?
Grand Banks Newfoundland is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Grand Banks Newfoundland right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Grand Banks Newfoundland?
The scored point sits over roughly 202 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Pacific Halibut: The Barn Door of the North PacificHow to Catch Haddock: The Groundfishing Staple of the North AtlanticHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.