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DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for vessels less than 65 feet (19.8m) in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 will close at 2000 hours on July 21, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-102 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-109 comes into effect on July 21, 2022.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 July 21, 2022.

Zone 6

#71 Bellevue River Trinity Bay

Zone 7

#72 Salmon Cove River Conception Bay

#73 North River, Conception Bay

#75 North Arm River, Holyrood,

Zone 8

#76 Renews River

Zone 9

#77 Biscay Bay River

#79 *Northwest Brook Trepassey

#80 Peter's River

#81*Salmonier River

#82 Colinet River including north and east branches

#83 Rocky River and tributary streams

#84 North Harbour River, St. Mary's Bay

#85 Little Salmonier River, St. Mary's Bay

#86 Big Barachois River, St. Mary's 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and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-113, 2022-114, 2022-115, 2022-116 and 2022-117 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-118, 2022-119, 2022-120, 2022-121 and 2022-122 come into effect at 1800 hours on July 20, 2022.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 Greenland Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R for Quebec-based vessel classes A138 to A144, A949 to A990 and A2300 to A2456 will close July 27, 2022 at 2359 EDT.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-087 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-123 comes into effect at 1500 hours EDT on July 20, 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 due to extremely high water temperatures and/or low water levels, the following rivers in Zones 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be restricted to morning angling only effective one hour after sunset on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

During this period, angling is permitted from one hour before sunrise to 10:00 am each day, and will be closed to angling from 10:01 am to one hour before sunrise on the following day.

The rivers will reopen as conditions improve. Please refer the 2022 Angler's Guide for further information on the environmental protocol.

Zone 4

#48 *Campbellton River and tributaries, including Neyles Brook and Indian Arm River and tributary streams

Zone 6

#71 Bellevue River Trinity Bay

Zone 7

#72 Salmon Cove River Conception Bay

#73 North River, Conception Bay

#75 North Arm River, Holyrood,

Zone 8

#76 Renews River

Zone 9

#77 Biscay Bay River

#79 *Northwest Brook Trepassey

#80 Peter’s River

#81*Salmonier River, including north and east branches

#82 Colinet River including north and east branches

#83 Rocky River and tributary streams

#84 North Harbour River, St. Mary’s Bay

#85 Little Salmonier River, St. Mary’s Bay

#86 Big Barachois River, St. Mary’s 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 2022-050, 2022-501, 2022-052, 2022-053 and 2022-054 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-113, 2022-114, 2022-115, 2022-116 and 2022-117 come into effect at 1800 hours on July 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

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans advises harvesters of the following management measures for the 2+3K <65 FG Greenland Halibut Fisheries:

 the fishery will be administered through trip limits.

 Trip limits for 2+3K will increase to 65,000 lbs. Round Weight.

 The number of nets permitted to be used will increase by 40 per depth zone.

 New conditions will be available through the National Online Licensing System.

The issuance and acceptance of these licence conditions is not a guarantee that sufficient quota will be available to harvest the amount on the licence condition. The Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery and closures may occur on short notice.

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

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans advises harvesters of the following management measures for the 3LMNO <65 FG Greenland Halibut Fisheries:

 Trip limits for 3LMNO will increase to 65,000 lbs Round Weight.

 The number of nets permitted to be used will increase by 40 in the 300 to 500 fathom depth zone. 

 New conditions will be available through the National Online Licensing System.

The issuance and acceptance of these licence conditions is not a guarantee that sufficient quota will be available to harvest the amount on the licence condition. The Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery and closures may occur on short notice.

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 Stewardship Cod Fishery in NAFO divisions 2J3KL will open on Sunday July 24, 2022 at 06:00 hours to vessel classes A283, A292 and A295.

Fish Harvesters are advised that licence conditions will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

Harvesters are reminded that they are to ensure that weekly or bi-weekly landing limits are not exceeded by setting only the amount of fishing gear that is necessary to catch the weekly limits. This is particularly important at the start of the season when fish abundance levels are unknown.

Further details on gear and catch limits can be found at: 2022 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) 2J3KL Stewardship Cod fishery - AMENDED July 15, 2022

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-056 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-108 comes into effect on July 20, 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 fish harvesters that the Snow crab fishery will close in Crab fishing area 2J South at 2400 hours on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

All gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

"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 Bluefin Tuna will open to vessels with a fishing port in Quebec at 0001 hours EDT on July 20, 2022 and close at 0001 hours EST on January 1, 2023. 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-090 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-106 comes into effect on July 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 Unit 1 Redfish index fishery in NAFO Division 4R will close to the inshore mobile gear fleet based in Western Newfoundland (Vessel Classes C405, C406, C422, C437, and C440) at 2000 hrs on July 17, 2022. 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 2022-033 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-107 comes into effect on July 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