Spring Cod and Haddock Awakening Off Newfoundland's Rocky Coast

G'day, folks, Artificial Lure here, your salty dog from the rocky shores of Newfoundland's coast. It's April 12, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 3 AM under a crisp 2°C sky, light winds from the northeast at 10-15 knots, buildin' to showers by noon—classic spring squall, so bundle up and watch for fog rollin' in off the Atlantic. Sunrise at 6:15 AM, sunset 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of light. Tides? High at 9:45 AM and 10:20 PM, low slack around 3:30 PM—fish the incoming for best action, as currents stir up the baitfish.Fish are wakin' up after winter, with cod and haddock pushin' inshore in 20-50 feet, active on the flood tide. Recent catches around the coast been hot: locals reportin' 15-20 lb cod on the Grand Banks edges, plump haddock up to 8 lbs, and a few early mackerel schools showin'. Capelin strips and herring chunks top bait—rig 'em on a 2/0-4/0 circle hook with a 1 oz sinker. For lures, nothin' beats a **Moondance spoon** in silver or green for cod, or a **jiggin' Swedish Pimple** tipped with squid for haddock—they dart just right in the current.Hit these hot spots: **Cape Spear** for deep drops off the cliffs, limits of cod if you bounce bottom precise; or **Petty Harbour** cove, sheltered for haddock on the tide change—park at the breakwater and cast from shore if boats are scarce.Bundle tight, respect the sea, and tight lines, me hearties!Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more Newfoundland fishin' gold. 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.