Newfoundland April Cod Bite: Capelin Moving In, Limits Possible at Cape Spear

G'day, folks, Artificial Lure here, your salty dog from the rocky shores of Newfoundland's coast. It's April 28, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 3 AM local—crisp and clear out there on the Avalon Peninsula, with winds light at 10-15 knots from the northwest, temps hoverin' around 4°C, risin' to 8°C by noon. Sunrise at 6:05 AM, sunset 8:15 PM, givin' us a solid 14 hours of light. Tides? High at 9:42 AM and 10:17 PM in St. John's harbor, low slack around 4 AM—perfect for bottom draggin' as the incoming pushes baitfish close.Fish are wakin' up after a chilly spring; capelin schools are startin' to roll inshore, drawin' cod and haddock. Recent reports from local charter boys show limits of 5-10 lb Atlantic cod off Cape Spear, plus haddock to 4 lbs and a few pollock pushin' 8 lbs on the Grand Banks edges. Mackerel are showin' early in Conception Bay, with anglers pullin' 20-30 fish days on light tackle. Activity peaks at dawn and dusk with the moon in its waxin' gibbous phase—solunar charts say major bites 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM.Best lures? Go with **jiggin' cod jigs** in pink or green, 4-8 oz, tipped with squid strips. For mackerel and pollock, silver spoons or **feather rigs** on a 20 lb braid setup. Live bait? Capelin or herring chunks on a high-low rig can't be beat—fish 'em deep off the drops. Water's still cool at 5°C, so keep it slow and steady.Hot spots today: **Cape Spear** for cod bombs—drop right off the lighthouse rocks. And **Petty Harbour** cove for haddock and early mackerel; quiet bays hold the keepers.Bundle up, check your limits, and respect the ice patches on trails. Tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more Newfoundland fishin' gold. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.