Conception Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Conception Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 461
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 9

Conception Bay is a substantial inlet of the Atlantic Ocean indenting the north coast of the Avalon Peninsula on the southeastern coast of Newfoundland. It is a classic North Atlantic marine environment, characterized by deep, cold waters and a rugged coastline dotted with communities. The lands draining into Conception Bay have the highest human footprint value of all watersheds on the island of Newfoundland, reflecting the significant population and development concentrated around its shores, including the metropolitan St. John's region. This human activity coexists with a productive and historically vital fishery.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Conception Bay and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

American Plaice

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Pacific Cod

Gadus macrocephalus

Porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Thorny Skate

Amblyraja radiata

Witch Flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Yellowtail Flounder

Limanda ferruginea

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Conception Bay. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Productive fishing is often associated with underwater structure and changes in bathymetry. Areas near the mouths of rivers, such as the North River, can be hotspots as they funnel bait and attract predatory fish. Rocky shorelines, points, and submerged reefs throughout the bay hold resident Cunner and can ambush points for cod. The deeper channels and basins within the bay are traditional grounds for cod. The specific area around Saltwater Pond, near Conception Bay South, is a noted local fishing location.

Know where you can legally fish on Conception Bay

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nl licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Nl.

Take Conception Bay with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Conception Bay and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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