Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises fish harvesters that the lobster fishery in LFA 14C (Big Brook to Cape Bauld) will open 0600 hours May 18, 2024, to 2000 hours July 15, 2024.

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General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-044 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-054 comes into effect on May 16, 2024.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