Capelin are rolling at Middle Cove Beach once again this afternoon, attracting people from all over, filling buckets and coolers full of the small fish.
People of all ages are stretching along the length of Middle Cove Beach scooping up bucket after bucket as capelin roll up on the beach off the waves.
Capelin are rolling at Middle Cove Beach again today and a very excited crowd is lined up on the beach, filling buckets and coolers full! @VOCMNEWS #CapelinRoll2019 pic.twitter.com/yTYVcO9uHh
— Ben Murphy VOCM (@BenMurphyVOCM) July 18, 2019
Contraptions of all different kinds are being used to grab the fish, from classic fishing nets, to Tupperware containers and even one man tossing a large net into the water, dragging in hundreds.
However, it’s not just the locals joining in on the fun. One family visiting from Toronto says they heard about the famous capelin roll and had to see it for themselves – comparing it something out of National Geographic. They say it far exceeded any expectations.
Another father and son from Nigeria, Rotimi and Ini say it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen and a very refreshing sight to see.
Rotimi and Ini are from Nigeria. Ini tells me they’ve caught too many to count.
Rotimi says this is unlike anything he has ever seen – and calls it’s a very refreshing and relaxing sight. @VOCMNEWS #CapelinRoll2019 pic.twitter.com/bivE5QlyKC
— Ben Murphy VOCM (@BenMurphyVOCM) July 18, 2019