Quidi Vidi Lake

Set on the coast in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Quidi Vidi Lake rewards anglers who time their session around the tide rather than the time of day. Dawn or dusk on a rising tide is usually the high-percentage window. Quidi Vidi Lake sees a mix of resident species and seasonal migrants, so anglers who fish it regularly track which species are showing each month and adjust rigs accordingly.

Location

47.5812, -52.6898 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Atlantic cod

  When using jigs, impart a strong vertical jigging action close to the sea floor, pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Sea trout

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on a given day; Sea trout can be picky.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Quidi Vidi Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Quidi Vidi Lake should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Newfoundland and Labrador before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Quidi Vidi Lake.

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