Labrador Sea Canada fishing forecast
Labrador Sea Canada is a saltwater fishing spot in Labrador Canada, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Cod, Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #280 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 | 9.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 34 km/h from N, gusting 41 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.4 m at 7 s |
| Current | 0.49 m/s toward SSE |
| Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Depth | 90 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.42 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 14 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 1.0 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.5 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 1.2 m at 7 s from SE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.49 → 0.29 m/s |
The water here is 4.5 °C cooler than the September average of 13.6 °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 Labrador Sea Canada
Labrador Sea Canada currently scores 64 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 9.1 °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
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Thermal front +4.3
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Eddy energy +4.3
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-salmon, atlantic-halibut, haddock, atlantic-wolffish, atlantic-herring, atlantic-mackerel, greenland-halibut, chub-mackerel
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Bite windows
Best months for Labrador Sea Canada:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-12, 83/100
8 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+4 points vs 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: 90 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Gadus morhua
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Salvelinus alpinus
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Salmo salar
Best months by species at Labrador Sea Canada
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic CharSalvelinus alpinus | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic SalmonSalmo salar |
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 Labrador Sea Canada?
Anglers at Labrador Sea Canada target Atlantic Cod, Arctic Char and Atlantic Salmon.
When is the best time to fish Labrador Sea Canada?
The most productive months at Labrador Sea Canada are typically June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Labrador Sea Canada right now?
Labrador Sea Canada currently scores 64 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Labrador Sea Canada from shore?
Yes — Labrador Sea Canada is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Labrador Sea Canada right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Labrador Sea Canada?
The scored point sits over roughly 90 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.