Spring Capelin Run Fires Up Cod and Haddock Off Newfoundland

G'day, folks, Artificial Lure here, your salty dog from the Newfoundland coast, bringin' ya the straight dope on fishin' this fine April 29th, 2026. Weather's holdin' steady—mostly cloudy with a brisk 8-12°C breeze off the Atlantic, light showers possible, but that southerly swell's warmin' the waters to about 5°C. Sunrise kicked off at 5:52 AM, sunset's 8:37 PM, givin' ya a solid 14.5 hours of daylight to chase the bite. Tides? High at 10:17 AM and 10:42 PM, low around 4:20 AM/PM—fish the incomin' flood hard, me boys.Fish activity's pickin' up with spring vibes; capelin schools are showin' early along the rocky shores, drawin' in cod and haddock from deeper shelves. Recent catches? Locals report steady cod to 10 lbs off Cape Spear, plus pollock up to 5 lbs and a few mackerel teasers in the bays—dozens boated last week from small boats. Stripers ain't here yet, but word from southern waters says they're migratin' north, maybe touchin' our edges soon.Best lures? Bucktails in white or chartreuse, 1-2 oz, jigged deep—mimic them capelin perfect. Soft plastics like Z-Man paddletails on light tackle for the shallows. Bait-wise, fresh herring or squid strips on a high-low rig can't be beat; live capelin if ya net 'em.Hot spots: Hit the kelp beds at Cape Spear for cod on the troll, or drift the shallows 'round Quidi Vidi Harbour—baitfish galore there. Bundle up, watch the rocks, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—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.