Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises LFA 14A (Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche) will open April 30, 2023 at 0600hrs and close June 27, 2023 at 2000hrs.

Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48 hour gear-setting period after the opening date.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-060 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-061 comes into effect on April 28, 2023.

"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