Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Mobile Gear Capelin Fishery Opening in Conception Bay
DFO advises that the Capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear will open on July 6, 2025 at 0600 hours in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7).
Licence conditions can be obtained through DFO National On-line Licencing System.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2025-077 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-106 comes into effect on July 4, 2025.
"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
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca