Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises that the Herring fixed gear fishery (trap, gillnet, bar seine - including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine") in all of Herring Fishing Area 14 will close at 2000 hours October 4, 2022.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by the closing time.

Any harvester impacted in this fishery closure by Fiona is asked to reach out to the Corner Brook Area Office at (709) 649-3549.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-211 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-219 comes into effect on October 4, 2022.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca