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Angler's Guide 2011/12
SALMON
2011 is the fifth year of the multi-year Atlantic Salmon Management Plan (2007–2011), developed in consultation with user-groups and stakeholders, including anglers, outfitters, conservationists, Aboriginal groups and the provincial government. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada reserves the right to make changes to the plan if conservation concerns warrant.
SEASON DATES 2011
| ZONE | AREA | OPENS | CLOSES |
| Zones 3 - 8 | Cape Bauld to Cape Race | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zones 9 - 12 | Cape Race to Cape Ray | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 13 | Cape Ray to Cape St. Gregory | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14A | Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14B | L’Anse au Clair to Cape Charles | June 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Zones 1 & 2 | Labrador North and East | June 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Fall Angling | Gander River, Exploits River, Humber River | Sept. 8 | Oct. 7 |
Note: Some individual rivers may have different opening and closing dates. Check the watershed management plans section for details. For a complete description of Zones, see the map insert included in this guide.
Fall Angling: September 8 - October 7, 2011
Gander River, Exploits River and Humber River
- Catch-and-Release angling as follows:
- main stem of Lower Exploits River, from Stoney Brook to river mouth;
- main stem of Lower Humber River, from Boom Siding (outlet of Deer Lake) to lower end of Shellbird Island;
- main stem of Gander River from outlet on Gander Lake to river mouth.
- Angling not permitted on any tributaries of these rivers;
- Daily catch-and-release bag limit of four salmon;
- Two small salmon (blue tags) retention permitted on the main stem of the Gander River from August 1 to October 7, 2011.
Retention Limits
| River Classification | Seasonal Limit | Tag Colours | Tag # |
| Class I | Six fish | Red, green, blue | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Class II | Four fish | Red, green | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Class III | Two fish | Red | 1, 2 |
| Class IV | Catch-and-release | N/A | N/A |
| Unclassified (Zones 1&2) |
Four fish | Red, green | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Non-scheduled waters in insular Newfoundland and Labrador are Class III, with two-fish retention (red tags 1 and 2).
Only small salmon may be retained in Zones 1 to 14B.
See Annex 4 for additional Atlantic Salmon Management Measures.
Daily Retention
- Two fish on all Class I, II & III rivers and unscheduled rivers.
- Two fish in Zones 1 and 2.
- No salmon fry, parr, smolt or salmon less than 30 centimeters (12 inches) may be retained on scheduled or non-scheduled waters. Fish should be returned to the water in a manner which causes the least harm.
Possession Limit
- Twice daily bag limit (where applicable).
