Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Mobile Gear Capelin Fishery Opening in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay
DFO advises that the Capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear will open on July 9, 2025 at 0600 hours in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 and 6).
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2025-106 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-109 comes into effect on July 9, 2025.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