Shark Fishing Charters

Fishing for sharks on the North East Coast of Newfoundland has become more and more popular in recent years. While a number of species frequent the coast, legal fishing is only permitted for Porbeagle and Blue sharks.

The porbeagle shark is one of the most common pelagic sharks seen in Newfoundland waters. While averaging just over 7 feet in length it can reach up to 11.5 feet. Many recreational cod fishers have had some sort of an experience with Porbeagles, whether simply chasing a hooked cod to the boat and sometimes biting it in half, or completely swallowing the cod and getting hooked on light cod tackle. This almost always ends in a snapped line and lost of tackle.

The Blue shark is also common in our waters and often shows up later in the summer. It averages 11 feet in length and can reach up to 13 feet.

We will pick you up early morning and head out to the headlands of Exploits Island where sharks are often found. We supply all heavy tackle such as rods, reels, leaders, hooks and baits. We will be fishing from our 24-foot Transport Canada certified boat by drifting and chumming as we go.

Shark fishing requires a lot of patience. A hook up may occur quickly or it might take a few hours. One thing for sure though is that once you hook one the waiting time sure will be worth it!

Note: All tours will start at a predetermined pickup location which depends on the direction you’ll be travelling from.