Fisheries and Oceans Canada

As previously announced, 5,000 tonnes (t) from the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Unit 1 Redfish for the 2024-25 management period has been set aside and held in reserve. This reserve allocation can be accessed by application. Applications are now being accepted for Tranche 2 for those planning to fish September 1 to December 31, 2024. The deadline for the Tranche 2 applications is August 23, 2024. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and allocations awarded on a first come first serve basis.

Information on the reserve allocation and application forms can be found on the DFO’s website at Notice of interest and fishing plan: Notice of interest and fishing plan: Unit 1 Redfish reserve allocation (2024-25 season)

"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