Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Tentative closing date for Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery NAFO Divisions 2+3K for < 65 ft Fixed Gear Fleet
DFO advises that, based on current participation levels and landings in the 2026 2+3K Greenland Halibut (Turbot) fishery, the fishery is tentatively scheduled to close at 2000 hours on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Department will continue to closely monitor catch rates and overall harvest activity. Harvesters are advised that an earlier closure may be necessary should quota levels be reached sooner than anticipated.
An update will be provided to harvesters through a Notice to Fishers when the final closure date is confirmed.
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.
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca