Newfoundland Spring Bite: Cod and Haddock Limit Fishing at Cape Spear

G'day, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your salty dog of Newfoundland's wild coasts, comin' at ya live from the fog-shrouded shores on May 5th, 2026, at 3 AM sharp. Winds are whisperin' out of the northeast at 10-15 knots, skies mostly cloudy with a chance of light drizzle keepin' the air crisp at 4°C—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water before the sun cracks the horizon at 5:37 AM. Sunset's slippin' away around 8:42 PM, givin' ya a solid 15 hours of daylight to chase the bite.Tides are runnin' strong today: high at 9:12 AM and 9:45 PM, low at 3:28 AM and 4:07 PM per the Canadian Tide Tables. That outgoing tide 'round dawn'll stir up the cod and haddock somethin' fierce.Fishin's been red hot lately—local charter logs from St. John's outfitters show limits of **Atlantic cod** up to 10 pounds, **haddock** haulin' in by the dozens, and **mackerel** schools crashin' the party. Even some ** pollock** and **redfish** mixin' in from recent trips off the Avalon Peninsula. Activity peaks on the troll and jig with fish pushin' shallower in this spring warmth.For lures, nothin' beats a **silver spoon** or **jiggin' slab** in chartreuse—mimic them baitfish schools. Live **capelin** or **squid strips** on a teaser rig if yer baitin' up; they're killin' it right now.Head to **Cape Spear** for cliff-jiggin' cod, or **Petty Harbour** cove for haddock on the drift—both spittin' fish this week.Rig tight, watch the rocks, and respect the limits, me boys.Thanks for tunin' in, and don't forget to subscribe for more hooks and tales!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.