In the provinces of Quebec (particularly in the Gaspé peninsula) and Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, it is a regular summertime practice for locals to go to the beach and scoop the capelin up in nets or whatever is available, as the capelin "roll in" in the millions each year at the end of May or in early June.

Are capelin rolling in Middle Cove?

Capelin have been rolling in a number of areas around the island over the last week or two, but it's the beach at Middle Cove that draws some of the biggest crowds.

Do capelin roll on high or low tide?

Spawning occurs mainly when the water temperature is between 6° and 10oC and is most commonly observed at night. In the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence, the capelin “roll” on the shores between mid-April and July. They rely on the tides to carry them to the beach.