DFO advises that the 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will open for 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1200 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283, and will close Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1600 hours.

There is approximately 250 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters.

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

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-271 and 2024-272 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-273 and 2024-274 comes into effect on October 4, 2024.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 Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R for Quebec-based vessel classes A722, A725, A774, A776, A791, A793, A819, A843, A861 and A855 will close at 2359 hours ADT on September 27, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-267 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-270 comes into effect at 2000 hours on September 27, 2024.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 harvesters that 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will close for 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1800 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283. This closure is necessary as landings are approaching the 3KL-based allocation (12,057 t).

Please note: Previous notice referenced the entire 2J3KL inshore fleet allocation (15,071 t).

DFO also advises that as per the CHP, 2J-based inshore fixed gear harvesters, vessel class A292, will not be authorized to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL as of Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1800 hours, and are restricted to fishing in NAFO Division 2J. 

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 2024-167 and 2024-265 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-271 and 2024-272 come into effect on September 28, 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 open at 1800 hours on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2024-242 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-269 comes into effect on September 26, 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 scallop harvesters that the portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11 North of 47°00’N will open at 0600 hours on October 1, 2024, and close at 1800 hours on December 31, 2024.

Please note that scallop dragging is not permitted in these areas in water depths less than 5 fathoms.

Fish harvesters are reminded that scallop dragging remains closed in water depths less than 30 fathoms in that portion of SFA 11 from Dantzic Point to Point Rosie (Scallop dive only area near Garnish) and that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11, at Little River beyond a straight line formed between the following coordinates: 47° 46’ 40.24” North, 55° 48’ 34.81” West and 47° 46’ 32.92” North, 55° 48’ 29.09” West.

Fish harvesters are reminded that fishing is not permitted within the Saint Pierre et Miquelon Maritime Zone.

Logbook submissions, mandatory hails and landing authorizations remain in effect. These requirements are outlined in licence conditions.

Please consult your licence conditions for further information.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-209 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-268 comes into effect on September 21, 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