Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Mobile Gear Capelin Fishery Opening in Bonavista Bay, Trinity Bay and Conception Bay
DFO advises that the Capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear will open on June 30, 2026 at 0600 hours in Bonavista Bay, Trinity Bay and Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5, 6 and 7).
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-074 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-091 comes into effect on June 29, 2026.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.
Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca