Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises Lobster Fishing Area 11 West (West of Western Head, Hare Bay) scheduled to open at 0600 hours, April 25, 2026, is delayed. A further announcement will be made when an opening date has been decided.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-037 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-040 will come into force on April 24, 2026.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.