Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Opening in Trinity Bay
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will open on July 7, 2025, at 0600 hours in Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 6).
Harvesters are reminded that the fishery must be open for 24 hours before any Capelin can be removed from any fixed gear.
Licence conditions can be obtained through DFO's National On-line Licencing System.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2025-105 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-108 comes into effect on July 7, 2025.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
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca