Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in a Portion of White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3)
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 9, 2024 at 2200 hours in the following area:
White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3):
• Cape Fox to Hampden, Inclusive
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-120 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-122 comes into effect at 1800 hours on July 9, 2024.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