Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in all Mackerel Fishing Areas as of 12:00 (Atlantic Daylight Time) on August 18, 2024. This notice to stop fishing is for conservation purposes as landings are near the second 235 tonne portion of the total allowable catch (TAC).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-176 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-213 comes into effect on August 17, 2024.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