Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO wishes to advise anglers of the management approach for the 2026 Atlantic Salmon recreational fishery.

Season Dates:

Insular Newfoundland: June 1 to September 7

Labrador: June 15 to September 15

Management Measures:

Anglers will be permitted to retain a total of two salmon, with a maximum of one salmon on Class 2 rivers. The retention of salmon is not permitted on Class 0 rivers or non-scheduled waters. 

A catch and release limit of three fish per day for all scheduled rivers in Newfoundland and Labrador with the exception of Class 0 rivers. On Class 0 rivers, anglers are permitted to catch and release a maximum of two fish per day.

The continuation of a multi-faceted Environmental Protocol. Details will be outlined in the 2026-2027 Anglers’ Guide.

For additional information, refer to the Fisheries Management Decision online at: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/decisions/fm-2026-gp/index-atl-eng.html.

Details on the regulations pertaining to retention limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas are contained in the 2026-2027 Anglers’ Guide which will be available in booklet form or on-line at http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/NL/AG/anglersguide in 2026.

Notices to Anglers are 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.