Nova Scotia · Canada

Yarmouth Nova Scotia fishing forecast

Name: Yarmouth Nova Scotia
Address: Nova Scotia, CA

68 Good of 100

Yarmouth Nova Scotia is a saltwater fishing spot in Nova Scotia, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, 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, Striped Bass

Score now68/100

Local rulesCanada

Today’s verdict

Trending up — 6 points above 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+20.5Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dusk 23:18

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Yarmouth Nova Scotia

Yarmouth Nova Scotia currently scores 68 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 13.9 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +20.5: 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 +7.0: temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, atlantic-halibut, chub-mackerel, atlantic-mackerel, swordfish, scup, summer-flounder, black-seabass

[object Object] — Protected here — release immediately

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Yarmouth Nova Scotia:

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
Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Best months by species at Yarmouth Nova Scotia

Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus
Atlantic CodGadus morhua
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.