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DFO advises that the Mobile Gear (Purse Seine) Herring fishery in parts of NAFO Division 3L (Herring Fishing Areas 5-8) will open at 0600 hours on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-191 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-193 comes into effect on August 19, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises harvesters that the fixed gear Herring fishery for barr/tuck seine and gillnet & trap will open in Herring Fishing Areas 5-8 in NAFO Division 3L at 0600 hours on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-190 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-192 comes into effect on August 19, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Mobile Gear (Purse Seine) Herring fishery in part of NAFO Division 3K (White Bay - Herring Fishing Area 3) will open at 0600 hours on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-098 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-191 comes into effect on August 19, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises harvesters that the fixed gear Herring fishery for barr/tuck seine and gillnet & trap fisheries will open in Herring Fishing Area 3 (White Bay) in NAFO Division 3K at 0600 hours on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-097 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-190 comes into effect on August 19, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the commercial Scallop fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNO will open at 0600 hours Friday, August 19, 2022.

Harvesters are reminded that dragging is not permitted in the inshore crab fishing areas in NAFO Divisions 3KL.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-147 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-189 comes into effect on August 19, 2022.

“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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises anglers that the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 17, 2022.

Zone 5

#56 Indian Bay river & tributary streams

#57 Northwest Brook, Trinity, Bonavista Bay

#58 Traverse Brook & tributary streams

#59 Middle Brook, including Square Pond Brook & Burnt Pond Brook

#60 Gambo River & tributary streams, including Mint Brook, Narrows, Triton Brook, Riverhead Brook & Parsons Brook

#61 Northwest Brook, Alexander Bay

#62 *Terra Nova River & tributaries, including Maccles Brook

#64 Salmon Brook, Port Blandford, & tributary streams

#65 Southwest Brook, Port Blandford, & tributary streams

Zone 6

#66 Salmon Cove River, Trinity Bay

#67 Trouty River, Trinity Bay

#68 Pope’s Harbour River, Trinity Bay

#69 *Shoal Harbour River & tributaries, Trinity Bay

#70 Deer Harbour River & tributary streams, Trinity Bay

*indicates river has closed sections (reference Angler’s Guide 2022-23)

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status or call the Angling Line at 709-772-2045.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-178, 2022-179, 2022-180, 2022-181 and 2022-182 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-184, 2022-185, 2022-186, 2022-187 and 2022-188 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 16, 2022.

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Winter flounder (Blackback) fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will close at 20:00 hours on August 17, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public of the closure for the harvesting of all bivalve shellfish (including Arctic wedge calms, Atlantic razor clams, Atlantic surf clams, bay quahaugs, northern propeller clams, ocean quahaugs, softshell clam, Stimpson's surf clams, bay mussels, blue mussel, horse mussels, American oysters, bay scallops, Iceland scallops, purple hinge rock scallop, (except sea scallops), northern moon snails, waved whelks, and Stimpson's whelks) for recreational or commercial purposes in the following areas effective 1600 hours August 15, 2022. This closure is a result of the town of Roberts Arm having to shut down and by-pass the wastewater treatment plant.

- Those waters adjacent to the community of Robert's Arm that are inside, or west, of a line drawn from 49.50631 degrees N, 55.78014 degrees W southeast to 49.48923 degrees N, 55.76915 degrees W (WGS84).

It is illegal to fish for molluscs or possess molluscs from these closed areas. More detailed information on these and other closed areas can be obtained from the nearest DFO office or the following website: Check Before you Harvest

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Prohibition Order NSN-2022-214 comes into effect 1600 hours Monday August 15, 2022.

For more information on the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program please consult the following website: Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP)

DFO advises that the Northern cod Stewardship fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will close at 2000 hours on Wednesday, August 17. 

This closure applies to vessel classes A283 and A295. 

Consistent with the provisions of the 2022 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) this closure is necessary as landings are approaching the maximum authorized harvest allocated for the summer period (7799t) up to September 10. 

The Department prioritizes safety at sea and 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 Department will make a further announcement regarding reopening the fishery in 3KL for the fall period for all harvesters (regular season and those who opted for fall only) at a later time and will communicate that decision in advance via a Notice to Fish Harvesters.

 The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-108 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-183 comes into effect on August 16, 2022. 

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises anglers that the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 13, 2022.

Zone 11

#111 Bay du Nord River

#112 Simmons Brook & tributary streams, Cinq Island Bay, Fortune Bay

#113 Southwest Brook & tributary streams, Cinq Island Bay, Fortune Bay

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status or call the Angling Line at 709-772-2045.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-172, 2022-173, 2022-174, 2022-175, and 2022-176 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-178, 2022-179, 2022-180, 2022-181 and 2022-182 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 12, 2022.

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca