Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises that the directed Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn, for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will open at 0600 hours on April 1, 2023.

In consultation with industry, a predetermined closure of the directed Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn will occur from April 20, 2023, until May 15, 2023. Notwithstanding this predetermined closure, the directed Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn may close outside of these dates should the bycatch of cod exceed established protocols.

Fish harvesters are reminded that:

- All licence holders are required to hail-out, at least three hours before leaving port, to the DFO toll-free number at 1-877-637-4315.

"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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca