Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Mobile Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 and 6)
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 and 6) will close on July 8, 2024 at 1800 hours.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-117 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-121 comes into effect at 1600 hours on July 8, 2024.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
Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 772-5845
Email: Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca