Fisheries and Oceans Canada
CORRECTION – 3L Lobster Fishing Area 9B (St. Mary’s Bay)
DFO advises the 3L Lobster fishery in LFA 9B (St. Mary’s Bay) will close 2000 hours July 3, 2026.
Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.
Harvesters are reminded to submit their completed Lobster logbooks as required.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-051 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-069 comes into effect on May 22, 2026.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.
Contact:
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca