Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises that the Herring fixed gear fishery for Gillnet and Trap will open 0600 hours Thursday, April 11, 2024, for the following:

- Herring Fishing Area 3- White Bay 
- Herring Fishing Area 4- Notre Dame Bay
- Herring Fishing Area 5- Bonavista Bay 
- Herring Fishing Area 6- Trinity Bay 
- Herring Fishing Area 7- Conception Bay 
- Herring Fishing Area 8- Southern Shore 
- Herring Fishing Area 9- St. Mary’s Bay 

Fish harvesters are reminded that logbooks are mandatory in these Fixed Gear herring fisheries.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-015 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-022 comes into effect on April 10, 2024.

"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: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca