Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will open on July 15, 2025 at 0600 hours in the following areas:

White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3)

• Fischot Island to Cape Fox
• Cape Fox to Hampden, Inclusive

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General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2025-117 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-130 comes into effect on July 15, 2025.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