Deep Dive: Fishing for Halibut by Reilly Fitzgerald

Deep Dive: Fishing for Halibut by Reilly Fitzgerald

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Artist: Reilly Fitzgerald
Puzzle Design: Jasen Robillard & Siri Olson
Dimensions: 12 cm x 12 cm
Piece Count: 66
Difficulty: 3 out of 5

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Where the sea provides, and tradition endures.

About the Art

Reilly Fitzgerald’s Fishing for Halibut offers a glimpse into the timeless rhythm of life along Newfoundland’s rugged coast. Against the vast expanse of open water, a lone fisherman patiently waits for his catch, a scene both familiar and essential to those who make their living from the sea.

The fisherman in this piece is Ray, a close friend and patron of Reilly’s. Ray and his spouse reside in La Poile, NL, a small, isolated community on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. With no road access, La Poile is home to only about 60 residents (as of 2021) and is connected to the outside world by ferry from Rose Blanche. In this quiet, sea-bound village, fishing isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a way of life.

You can find Reilly’s art at Fitzgerald Gallery & Arts Studio, his daughter Kaeleigh’s shop in Clarenville, NL. Now, Fishing for Halibut invites you to experience a piece of Newfoundland’s maritime heritage, one puzzle piece at a time.

Our mini puzzles offer a bite-sized taste of what StumpCraft has to offer—perfect for travel, gift-giving, or a quiet break with a warm cup of tea.

Whimsy List

2x Fish Hooks

Anchor

Cod

Halibut

Haddock

Trawl Buoy

Newfoundland and Labrador

Our Signature Beaver & Maple Leaf

Hidden Secrets

Some pieces from this puzzle combine with pieces from the other puzzles from this collection to make two hidden designs. To discover more about it CLICK HERE!

Proudly Made in Canada.

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