Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises anglers that the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 28, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 8
76.Renews River 

Salmon Fishing Area 9
81. Salmonier River, including Back River below falls
82. Colinet River, including north and east branches
83. Rocky River & tributary streams
84. North Harbour River, St. Mary’s Bay
85. Little Salmonier River, St. Mary’s Bay
86. Big Barachois Brook, St. Mary’s Bay

Salmon Fishing Area 13
151.Hughes Brook

Salmon Fishing Area 14A
163. East River, Hawke’s Bay

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that 2024-225, 2024-226, 2024-227, 2024-228, and 2024-229 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-232, 2024-233,2024-234, 2024-235 and 2024-236 come into effect on August 28, 2024.

"Notices to Anglers" 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 Anglers" for recreational fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca