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DFO advises that the Inshore fishery in NAFO Divisions 3NO for White Hake, Monkfish and Skate using longline will open on October 6, 2023 at 0600 hours for the following vessel classes:

A251, A254, A257, A260, A263, A266, A269, and A272

Licence conditions can be obtained by emailing Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling (709) 772-5845.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all licence holders are required to provide a Daily Report of your fishing activity.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-244 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-266 comes into effect on October 6, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region  

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises fish harvesters that the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) form has been amended.

Wording has been revised and the form has been restructured to clarify the information required regarding the VMS Unit and associated Communication Service Provider (CSP). If this information is unknown when completing the form, please consult your CSP as unique identifiers used for VMS units varies. It is extremely important that unit information is correctly entered as it is required for data to be successfully processed by DFO.

The amended form does not change the current requirements outlined in the condition of licence. This revised form is to be used for future submissions of VMS registration paperwork. There is no requirement to complete and submit this revised form if an older version of the form has previously been submitted to DFO. The updated form will be required when a new submission is necessary as per the circumstances outlined in the condition of licence.

The amended National VMS Form and Instructions are available online at National Vessel Monitoring System

DFO advises that the tuck/barr seine herring fishery for NAFO Division 2J (Herring Fishing Areas 1 - 2) will open at 1800 hours on Wednesday, October 04, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2023-245 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-265 comes into effect on October 4, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo/gc.ca 
 

DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP will open by permit only at 0600 hours on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for vessels with 2023 Bluefin tuna tag numbers: 3857 and 3919.

Licence conditions will be available through DFO’s National On-line Licencing System for those harvesters who have been contacted.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-258 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-264 comes into effect on October 4, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo/gc.ca

DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery for White Bay (Herring Fishing Area 3) will close at 2000 hours on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-222 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-263 comes into effect at 1600 hours on October 1, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Unit 2 Redfish fishery will close to the <65' mobile gear fleet based in 4R3Pn, Vessel Classes C405, C406, C422, C437,and C440, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 2000 hours. The quota for this fleet is expected to be taken by closing time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-254 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-262 comes into effect on September 30, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO reminds the Public that the Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish fishery will close for the 2023 season on Sunday, October 1, 2023, one hour before sunset.

“Public Notices” are available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Public Notices“ sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

DFO advises harvesters that the Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery in NAFO Division 2J will close on Sunday, October 1st at 1800 hours to all vessel classes.

The Department has been closely monitoring landings in 2J and we anticipate that the Maximum Authorised Harvest will be reached at this time.

The Department prioritizes safety at sea. If a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2023-154 and 2023-253 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2023-260 and 2023-261 come into effect on September 29, 2023.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RST, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador that elected to fish in Period 5, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, October 2, 2023. This fishery is open to vessel class A293 and will close at 2000 hours on October 22, 2023.

DFO reminds fish harvesters that logbooks for this fishery are mandatory and must be completed in full and submitted as per the conditions of licence.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-256 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-259 comes into effect on September 29, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP for all vessels will close at 1800 hours on Monday, September 25, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-117 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-258 comes into effect at 1600 hours on September 25, 2023.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca