Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO reminds of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 12 June 27, 2026
- LFA 13A July 8, 2026
- LFA 13B July 9, 2026
- LFA 14A June 30, 2026 (Amended)
- LFA 14B July 7, 2026
- LFA 14C July 13, 2026

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-069 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-087 comes into effect on June 24, 2026.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.