Fisheries and Oceans Canada

With wildfires significantly limiting many people’s ability to take part in the Recreational Groundfish Fishery and expected challenging sea conditions in the coming days, DFO advises that the 2025 recreational groundfish fishery season will be extended to include two additional weekends in September: 

Saturday, September 06, 2025 to Monday, September 08, 2025 
Saturday, September 13, 2025 to Monday, September 15, 2025 

All other rules and regulations for the fishery remain the same. 

Details on the management measures for the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador recreational groundfish fishery can be found online at the following website: : Decisions for Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the Arctic - 2025

The public is encouraged to follow safe boating practices and be aware of the local weather and sea conditions before leaving port. The Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide offers valuable tips on how to safely load your boat - - https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2024-03/tp_511e.pdf

The Department will launch a public consultation process this fall on the recreational groundfish fishery. 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-087 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-210 comes into effect on August 22, 2025.

"Public Notices" are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like all public notices sent to you directly by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca