Daily catch limits, open seasons, and zone rules for Newfoundland & Labrador — all in one place, and all available offline in the TrueNorthAngler fishing app.
Planning a fishing trip in Newfoundland & Labrador? This page gives you the general limits and open seasons from the 2026 Newfoundland & Labrador Angler's Guide. For zone-by-zone rules, special regulations, and real-time updates, use the TrueNorthAngler app — every Newfoundland & Labrador zone's rules are stored offline on your phone.
A directory of 11 popular lakes, rivers, and waters in Newfoundland & Labrador — with bathymetric depth (where published), key fish species, and the most productive seasons. 3 of 11 have published depth data; depths for the rest are marked “—” until we add them.
| Waterbody | Max depth | Area | Key species | Popular season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Lakelake | 45 m / 148 ft | 151 km² | Landlocked Atlantic Salmon | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Grand Lakelake | 30 m / 98 ft | 534 km² | Landlocked Atlantic Salmon | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Deer Lakelake | 22 m / 72 ft | 34 km² | Landlocked Atlantic Salmon | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Bay du Nordwaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Eagle Riverwaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Exploits Riverwaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Gander Riverwaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Humber Riverwaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Lake Melvillewaterbody | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Sandwich Bayregion | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
| Terra Novaregion | — | — | — | Open-water season generally runs May–September, with ice fishing January–March on lakes that freeze safely. Confirm exact open/closed dates for your zone in the TrueNorthAngler app. |
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These are the general limits and seasons from the 2026 Newfoundland & Labrador Angler's Guide. Zone-specific rules may apply — always confirm on the water with the TrueNorthAngler app, which keeps every zone's rules offline on your phone.
| Species | Daily limit | Open season |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Salmon | 2 | Jun 1 |
| Brook Trout | 12 | Feb 1 |
| Lake Trout | 2 | Feb 1 |
| Arctic Char | 2 | Feb 1 |
| Northern Pike | 2 | Feb 1 |
| Rainbow Trout | 12 | Feb 1 |
| Landlocked Atlantic Salmon | 12 | Feb 1 |
| Rainbow Smelt | null | Feb 1 |
Learn to identify, find, and catch each species with our in-depth guides — including the best baits for every weather condition:
Yes — anyone 18 to 64 needs a recreational fishing licence to fish in Newfoundland & Labrador. Licences are issued by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. You can carry your licence digitally in the TrueNorthAngler app's licence wallet — no more scrambling for paper when the warden shows up. See our full guide: Canadian fishing licences explained.
Every Newfoundland & Labrador fishing zone's limits, seasons, and special regulations — searchable, offline, on your phone.
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