Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in Conception Bay
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will close on July 9, 2025 at 22:00 hours in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7).
Pending landing assessment, a reopening may be announced. Harvesters are advised to closely monitor Notice to Fishers for information.
"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