NW Atlantic · Canada

St Johns NL fishing forecast

Name: St Johns NL
Address: NW Atlantic, CA

58 Good of 100

St Johns NL is a saltwater fishing spot in NW Atlantic, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Swordfish. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September.

Quick answer

Best monthsJune, July, August, September

Top speciesAtlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Swordfish

Score now58/100

Local rulesCanada

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Today’s verdict

Trending down — 18 points below 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+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dawn 09:51

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at St Johns NL

St Johns NL currently scores 58 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 10.0 °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
Current shear +3.0: surface vs depth current difference
Gust factor +2.1: gustiness versus steady wind

What’s biting now

The model expects today: haddock, atlantic-cod, greenland-halibut, atlantic-bonito, chub-mackerel, bluefish, striped-bass, pollock

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Crescent · 24% lit

Solunar day rating

70 / 100

Best months for St Johns NL:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-09, 83/100

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

25 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua
Atlantic Halibut

Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Best months by species at St Johns NL

Atlantic CodGadus morhua
Atlantic HalibutHippoglossus hippoglossus
SwordfishXiphias gladius

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.