Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Opening of the Squid Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL
DFO advises that the commercial Squid fishery for Jiggers and Traps, in NAFO Division 3K (Squid Fishing Areas 3 and 4) and 3L (Squid Fishing Areas 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) will open 0600 hours on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Licence fees and licence conditions are available through the national online licencing system.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-246 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-194 comes into effect on August 5, 2023.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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Resource Management
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca