Holyrood Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Holyrood Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 3.4
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

Holyrood Bay is a prominent saltwater bay on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, located near the town of Holyrood. As a significant inlet off Conception Bay, it offers anglers a classic Atlantic Canadian inshore fishing experience characterized by its tidal influence and access to a variety of nearshore species. The bay's waters are part of a rich marine ecosystem, with historical significance to the local fishing industry. Its geography provides sheltered areas as well as access to deeper waters, making it a versatile destination for both shore-based and boat anglers.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Atlantic Wolffish

Anarhichas lupus

White Hake

Urophycis tenuis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Holyrood 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 areas include the wharves and structures associated with the town's waterfront, particularly around the historic cold storage shed area. The discharge culvert from a nearby retaining pond, which empties into the salt water of the bay, can create a localized area of bait concentration and attract fish. Rocky points and drop-offs along the shoreline are also reliable spots. Anglers often focus on transitions between deep and shallow water and any visible or known underwater structure.

Know where you can legally fish on Holyrood 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 Holyrood Bay with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Holyrood Bay to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Holyrood Bay to find where and when fish are biting for you.

Get the onWater Fish app

Free on iOS and Android