Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO wishes to advise anglers that a portion of Northwest Brook, Alexander Bay, noted below, will continue to be closed to all angling.

This precautionary approach is a measure to aid in the conservation of Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

The closed area is that portion of Northwest Brook and Boatswains Brook from the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) downstream to the Bait & Spinner/Fly Fishing signs at the mouth of the main stem of Northwest Brook, Northwest Arm, Alexander Bay.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-235, 2025-236, 2025-237, 2025-238, and 2025-239 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2026-006, 2026-007, 2026-008, 2026-009, and 2026-010 come into effect on January 30, 2026.

Notices to Anglers are now available online in the Fisheries Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like all Notices to Anglers sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca