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DFO advises the Unit 1 Redfish fishery (vessels less than 65 feet) will open to NL based harvesters with Reserve Allocation in Tranche 2 for the following vessel classes C420, C434, and C435.  The fishery will open at 0600 hours on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and will close 2400 hours on December 31, 2024.

DFO also advises that a NEW schedule 16A for providing Daily Hail Reports for the Unit 1 Inshore Redfish commercial fishery is available on DFO’s website at: Schedule 16A: DFO approved format

These reports are required to be submitted by email to DFO.Hails65-rapport65.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca .

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-279 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-281 comes into effect on October 23, 2024.

"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 harvesters that the portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11 (Fortune Bay) from Dantzic Point to Point Rosie will close to commercial harvest of scallop at 2000 hours on October 20, 2024.

"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 3Ps-based inshore scallop harvesters, including dive scallop harvesters, that NEW scallop licence conditions will be issued that will contain correct contact information for the FRC for the purpose of obtaining authorization to offload catch.  The toll-free number is 888-562-4511.

All harvesters fishing in 3Ps inshore scallop are to ensure they are fishing under conditions that are valid and that these conditions are printed and onboard the vessel. 

"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 would like to remind licence holders when fishing Unit 1 Redfish, as per your conditions of licence, you are required to hail-out at least three hours before leaving port and every day when fishing longer than 24 hours.  You are required to hail using Schedule 16A approved format.  

Hail information must be submitted by email to DFO.Hails65-rapport65.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca . 

Schedule 16A can be found on the DFO’s website at Schedule 16A: DFO approved format (dfo-mpo.gc.ca) .

DFO would also like to remind licence holders that the use of electronic logbooks (ELOGs) is mandatory for this fishery.

"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 

Effective at 0600 hours on Saturday, October 19, Northern cod inshore harvesters (vessel classes A295, A296, and A292) will be authorized to fish throughout NAFO Divisions 2J3KL as per the CHP.

There is approximately 150 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters, and 40 t remaining for 2J-based harvesters. The fishery will be closely monitored to ensure the total harvest remains within the inshore fleet allocations, and a closure may occur with limited notice.

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 Order 2024-276 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-280 comes into effect on October 19, 2024.

"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 3Pn portion of the Unit 2 Redfish fishery will close for all Vessel Classes on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2000 hrs.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-208 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-279 comes into effect on October 12, 2024.

"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 wishes to remind harvesters that Section 61 of the Fisheries Act requires all fishing logs to be completed and submitted to DFO. Please refer to the requirements set out in Schedule 4 of the 2024 commercial fishing licence.

Instructions on how to complete a general log can be found with examples at the beginning of the general logbook.  For further information and questions, harvesters can contact the Email as per Fisher Homeports below.

Logbooks must be returned to the appropriate Area Office according to your homeport.

The addresses for the area offices are as follows:

Homeports in NAFO Division 3L

(Newtown, Bonavista Bay to Point Lance)

Area Statistics Office

Client Service Centre

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

P.O. Box 5667

St. John’s NL A1C 5X1

mailto:AreaStats-StJohns@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-StJohns@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 2G, 2H, 2J

(Cape Chidley to Lodge Bay)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

P.O. Box 7003, STN C

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0

mailto:AreaStats-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 3K

(Belle Isle to Cape Freels South)

Area Statistics Office

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

4A Bayley Street, Suite 200

Grand Falls – Windsor, NL A2A 2T5

mailto:AreaStats-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 3PS, 3PN, & 4R

(St. Brides to Noddy Bay & L’Anse Au Claire to Cape St. Charles)

Area Statistics Office

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

1 Regent Square

Corner Brook, NL A2H 7K6

mailto:AreaStats-CornerBrook@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-CornerBrook@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

"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 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 4, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, October 14, 2024. This fishery is open to Vessel class A291 and will close at 2000 hours on November 3, 2024.

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 2024-270 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-278 comes into effect on October 11, 2024.

"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 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will re-open for 3KL-based inshore harvesters to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 0600 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283.

There is approximately 180 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters. The fishery will be closely monitored to ensure the total harvest remains within the 3KL-based inshore fleet allocation, and a closure may occur with limited notice.

DFO remains committed to safety at sea and harvesters are reminded to closely monitor marine forecasts. If a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety concerns, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

Harvesters are reminded that you are not authorized to set gear prior to the fishery opening.

DFO also advises that the season for the 2J-based inshore fleet, vessel class A292, will be extended to Saturday, October 26 at 1800 hours, and new conditions will be available soon.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-273 and 2024-274 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-276 and 2024-277 come into effect on October 10, 2024.

"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 tuck/barr seine herring fishery for NAFO Division 2J (Herring Fishing Areas 1 - 2) will close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-269 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-275 comes into effect at 1400 hours on October 9, 2024.

"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