Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will reopen on July 15, 2025 at 0600 hours and close on July 15, 2025 at 2200 hours in Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 6).

Harvesters are reminded there is a change in daily trip limits. New license conditions will be available on NOLS and will be required for this fishery.

"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