Fisheries and Oceans Canada
3NO Fixed Gear Atlantic Halibut Opening to Vessel Classes A353 (MARITIMES)
DFO advises that the fishery for Atlantic Halibut in NAFO Division 3NO, for vessel class A353 (Maritimes) using longline will open on April 1, 2026 at 0600 hours.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-003 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-019 comes into effect on March 27, 2026.
Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.
If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Robyn Lee
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 687-1378
Email: Robyn.Lee@dfo-mpo.gc.ca