Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in all Mackerel Fishing Areas as of 1800 hours on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This notice to stop fishing is for conservation purposes as landings are near the second 220 tonne portion of the total allowable catch (TAC).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-204 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-242 comes into effect on September 10, 2025.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