Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In White Bay and Notre Dame Bay
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 26, 2024 at 1400 hours in the following areas:
White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3)
- Cape Bauld to Fischot Island
- Fischot Island to Cape Fox
- Bottom of White Bay to Cape St. John
Notre Dame Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 4)
- Cape St. John to North Head
- Dog Bay Point to Cape Freels
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-158 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-174 comes into effect at 1200 hours (noon) on July 26, 2024.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