What to do and see in Newfoundland, Newfoundland: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

August 29, 2021 Mollie Coke

Discover the best top things to do in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador including Coastal Connections, Four Seasons Tours, Margaree Outfitters, Quidi Vidi Charters, Seas the Day Boat Tours, Port aux Basques Marine Excursions Inc., Hare Bay Adventures, Island Boat Tours and Adventures, Seas the Day Boat Tours, Gander River Outfitters Inc.
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1. Coastal Connections

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Coastal Connections

You'll never look at the ocean the same way again. We offer marine eco-tours (boat tours) in Holyrood, Newfoundland. OUR TOURS Creature Quest - 2 hrs Have you ever wondered what happens below the surface of the big blue ocean? Come out on our Creature Quest Tour, and be a marine biologist for the day as you learn about the wonders of the sea! Our small group sizes allow you to get up close and personal with the ocean and the creatures that call it home. We use a special net to collect plankton and look at it up close under a microscope on board. Get your hands wet while helping haul up baited pots in search of ocean animals, and become friends with sea stars, urchins and more! Sit back and relax while we cruise the stunning coastline of Holyrood and Conception Bay in search of the abundant local wildlife. You could see whales, dolphins, bald eagles, blue fin tuna, cormorants, and more! Contact us today to book your unforgettable ocean experience! Cod Fishing - 3 hrs Come out and catch your supper! Come cod jigging with Captain Jan and Coastal Connections and keep what you catch. Captain Jan’s fishing career started long ago, not only as a life long avid saltwater fisherman, but also professionally as a commercial fisherman and then as Chair of Harvesting Programs in the School of Fisheries at the Marine Institute of Memorial University for 20 years. We provide everything you need for fishing and once back on the dock we clean, fillet and bag the fish while showing you the biology and lifecycle of the cod. Beginners and experienced fishers alike will be sure to enjoy the scenic Conception Bay and Captain Jan shares is expertise. Participate in a citizen science project; we collect information from all of the fish caught to help Fisheries and Oceans Canada monitor the returning cod stocks. Its fun for the whole family! Contact us today to book your fishing adventure before it is too late, dates are limited. Shark Encounters - Day long adventures Get up close and personal with the Blue Sharks of Conception Bay. Our shark encounters are part of our shark conservation project, tag and release all of the sharks caught. Everyone on board has a job to do to help our highly trained crew measure, de-hook and tag the sharks. It is certainly a hands-on experience you won’t forget! Tagging sharks is essential to better understand their behaviors and migrations patters. What we do contributes to research based out of the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Halifax and scientists at Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Newfoundland. We handle the sharks with extreme care to ensure their safety and also that of our guests. Space is limited; contact us today for more information and to book an experience of a lifetime! Contact us today to book your trip of a lifetime! Space and dates are limited. OUR VALUES Fostering Love for the Ocean The ocean is deep and full of mystery. When you look past the surface, it’s teeming with sea-life large and small. Each creature has a story – and at Coastal Connections, we share these stories to foster a lifelong love of the ocean. Sustainability We respect our waterways and the creatures that inhabit them so we strive to leave no footprint on our environment. Our Coastal Connections tours incorporate real-world conservation research inspiring awe and understanding about this wild and wonderful web of life.

2. Four Seasons Tours

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Four Seasons Tours

Enjoy fishing from a traditional Newfoundland dory in the beautiful Bay of Islands and Cox's Cove. Come and catch a fresh cod during the recreation season and have it fillet for your supper! Tours often include whale watching and visits to bald eagle and osprey nest sites. Other wildlife such as moose, caribou, seals, arctic terns, fox and black bear have also being spotted on tours. Enjoy a delicious lobster, crab and/or mussels boil up.A bald eagle photo shoot is a great way to spend the day on the water up close and personal with the eagles !Fresh mussels and snow crab boil up at seaside cabin upon request ! Don't forget to bring your camera!

3. Margaree Outfitters

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Margaree Outfitters

Margaree Outfitters is located on the beautiful and rugged south west coast of Newfoundland. Come out and catch some good old Newfoundland cod, take a boat tour or a guided hunting or fishing trip with professional fully licensed guides, it's all up to you!

4. Quidi Vidi Charters

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Quidi Vidi Charters

An authentic 3 hour experience on the water and wharf in historic Quidi Vidi Village located 5 mins from downtown St. John’s. On the water you can look for whales, icebergs, Cabot Tower and Cape Spear and try your hand at fishing. Then it’s back to the wharf to be entertained by locals telling a few yarns, learn how to clean and gut a fish and enjoy a feed of fish and chips right on the spot.

5. Seas the Day Boat Tours

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Seas the Day Boat Tours

You will spend two hours touring the coastline in Bonavista, Newfoundland. We'll head out to the Bonavista Lighthouse where you can wave to the folks onshore and watch Puffins and Gannets fly overhead. Icebergs make their appearance in May and June and we'll take you there for an unforgettable experience. Humpback whales follow shortly thereafter.

6. Port aux Basques Marine Excursions Inc.

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Port aux Basques Marine Excursions Inc.

Seasoned professional Newfoundland fishermen, father and son team George and Andy, are thrilled to offer Deep Sea Fishing, Lighthouse Picnics and cultural boat tours to resettled communities. Woven into your authentic Newfoundland experience is delightful stories of local people and their way of life. Learn about our marine life and wildlife, and how to clean and fillet fish. Lobster and crab deomstrations are included in all Deep Sea Fishing and Lighthouse Picnic tours.

7. Hare Bay Adventures

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Hare Bay Adventures

We are located in Central Newfoundland, about 50 mins East of Gander. ( 3.5 hours west of St. John's and 5 hours East of Deer lake) We offer a range of tour packages and length, from a couple hours fishing to a 6 day all inclusive tour package. Our tours are : Row boat (3.5 hour row boat tour, if in season try for a cod, pull ashore for a light lunch) Fishing: (2 + hours, guided fishing. we customize our fishing packages to our clients. Our goal is accessible fishing, whether you want back country fishing to those with mobility concerns (even in a wheelchair) we will do our best to get you to where the fish are. Run to the shore: a full day driving tour. We will pick you up at your place of stay and explore the area of Newfoundland known as THE SHORE. ( lunch is provided) Campfire on the beach: Join us on the beach as we prepare a meal over the open campfire. Lure of the Shore: 6 day all inclusive trip along the shore. 3-day and 3- night bird watching experience. Custom packages

8. Island Boat Tours and Adventures

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Island Boat Tours and Adventures

Discover the upper reaches of Trinity Bay on our transport Canada certified 42'cabin cruiser the Irish Mist. Our local-born Captain narrates your tour while you relax to the sounds of the sea, birds, and light background music. Discover inlets and coves, watch for dolphins, whales, seals, and other marine life, visit nesting eagles and visit the historic surrounding islands.

9. Seas the Day Boat Tours

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Seas the Day Boat Tours

I'm Cap'n Larry. I offer a unique boat tour service in Bonavista, Newfoundland. Get a chance to watch whales and sea birds and take in an iceberg or two. If there's fish, and you can catch one, then you can have it for dinner. I'll show you how to get ready for your pan!

10. Gander River Outfitters Inc

We have been in the outfitting business since 1984, and we continue to strive for superior service and customer satisfaction. It is our mission to provide you with the ultimate fishing excursion. Our guides and staff are among the most experienced and dedicated in the industry, and will ensure thatyour trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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