Humber Arm

Saltwater
Bay

Humber Arm

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 23
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

The Humber Arm is the long, southernmost inlet of the Bay of Islands on Newfoundland's west coast. This significant estuary is formed where the freshwater flow of the Humber River, one of the island's largest rivers, mixes with the saltwater of the Atlantic Ocean. This brackish environment creates a rich, productive marine nursery. The arm is a working waterway, home to the port of Corner Brook at its head and several communities along its forested shores, including those within the Town of Humber Arm South like Frenchman's Cove, Benoit's Cove, John's Beach, and Halfway Point. The landscape is characterized by steep, wooded hills and dramatic mountain backdrops, offering both sheltered inshore waters and access to the broader Bay of Islands.

Species & education

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American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Atlantic Tomcod

Microgadus tomcod

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Pacific Cod

Gadus macrocephalus

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Winter Flounder

Pseudopleuronectes americanus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Humber Arm. 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.

Key areas focus on structure and current seams. The extensive estuary zone at the confluence of the Humber River and the arm is a major hotspot, especially where the distinct freshwater plume meets the salt. The shorelines around Frenchman's Cove, Benoit's Cove, and John's Beach offer accessible points and rocky structure. Deeper channels running the length of the arm hold migrating and staging fish. Near Wild Cove, specific locations have historically shown good salmon concentrations.

Know where you can legally fish on Humber Arm

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.

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