ST. JOHN'S FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Quidi Vidi by Rod: Two Hours on the Water, One on the Wharf
A concise, 3-hour cod-fishing outing from Quidi Vidi that pairs coastal history with hands-on fishing and a wharf-side clean-and-eat session.
Quidi Vidi by Rod: Two Hours on the Water, One on the Wharf.
From a small stage in Quidi Vidi you push out through the Gut into open North Atlantic water, skirting landmark coastlines as you fish; the outing folds history, marine wildlife and a practical, wharf‑side lesson in cleaning and eating your catch into a compact three‑hour experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Quidi Vidi’s Five‑Century Fishing Story
The tour begins on the stage in Quidi Vidi with an introduction to the village’s long fishing history before you head out through the Gut into the open water.
Coastal Landmarks and Wildlife
As you pass Signal Hill, Cabot Tower and The Narrows keep an eye out for whales and seabirds that frequent these coastal corridors.
Hands‑On Fishing, Cleaning and a Wharf Meal
Spend time trying your hand at fishing, return to the stage on the wharf to learn how to clean and gut your catch, then eat it right there on the wharf.
What the day feels like
How the Tour Feels
The rhythm is deliberate: gather on the Quidi Vidi stage for a short history, slide through the Gut into open water for roughly two hours of fishing and wildlife watching, then return to the wharf for a practical lesson in cleaning and eating what you caught.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total outing time is 3 hours: approximately 2 hours on the water and 1 hour on the wharf.
Comfortable footwear and a jacket and/or extra sweater are recommended.
The tour begins on the stage in Quidi Vidi; departures proceed through the Gut into open water.
Adult rate, child rate and private‑charter pricing are published for the experience (see operator rates).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs three hours in total: two hours on the water and one hour on the wharf.
What are the rates?
Adult rate is CA$190; child (13 and under) is CA$90; a private charter for up to 12 people is CA$1400.
How many people can join a tour?
Group size is limited to up to 12 people; private charters are available for groups up to that size.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable footwear and a jacket and/or an extra sweater.
Where does the tour begin and what will we see?
The tour begins on the stage in Quidi Vidi, travels through the Gut into open waters, and passes landmarks such as Signal Hill, Cabot Tower and The Narrows while offering opportunities to spot whales and seabirds.
What happens to the fish we catch?
After returning to the stage on the wharf, the operator will teach you how to clean and gut your catch and you can eat it right there on the wharf.