Newfoundland Spring Bite: Cod and Pollock Moving Inshore This April

G'day, folks, Artificial Lure here, your salty dog from the Newfoundland coast, bringin' ya the fishin' report for April 27, 2026, straight from the rugged shores.Weather's lookin' crisp this mornin'—light northwest winds at 10-15 knots, partly cloudy skies, temps hoverin' 'round 4°C with a chance of fog liftin' by noon. Sunrise kicked off at 5:45 AM, sunset 'round 8:30 PM, givin' us a solid 14.5 hours of daylight to chase the bite.Tides are runnin' strong today per NOAA predictions—low at 11:33 PM last night, high 4:28 AM at 3.48 ft, low 11:18 AM at 0.28 ft, and high again 4:59 PM. Currents'll be ripplin' fierce 'round the points, perfect for draggin' lures in the wash.Fish activity's pickin' up as spring warms the waters—solunar charts call it low to average, but don't ya believe it; locals report cod and haddock movin' inshore, with pollock hammerin' jigs. Recent catches? Crews off St. John's hauled 20-30 lb cod limits last week, plus plump capelin schools drawin' mackerel. Trout anglers in the bays nabbed 2-5 lb brookies on flies.Best lures: Go with **lead-head jigs** tipped with squid strips or herring chunks—5-8 oz for the drift. **Storm shads** in white or green for pollock. Live bait? Capelin or herring rules; squid for bottom dwellers.Hot spots: Hit **Cape Spear** for cod on the incoming tide—drop right off the cliffs. Or **Petty Harbour** coves for haddock; anchor in 40-60 ft and bounce those jigs.Bundle up, watch the swells, and tight lines, me hearties!Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.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.