DFO advises that as of Wednesday, September 18, landings for the 2024 Northern cod inshore 2J-based allocation have reached approximately 2,880 t (96%) of the amount allocated (3,014 t).

The Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery to ensure that the total harvest for the 2J-based allocation remains within the allocated amount. As per the Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP), the fishery for the 2J-based fleet will close should landings approach the allocated amount prior to the end of the scheduled season.

Based on current activity, the amount allocated for the 2J-based fleet is anticipated to be reached early next week. The closure date will  be communicated in advance via a Notice to Fisher Harvesters.

"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" or "Notices to the Public" sent directly to you by email please contact Miranda.Pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the directed Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet using longlines at 1800 hours on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, as the quota is expected to be taken. There will be no Atlantic halibut bycatch permitted after this time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-249 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-267 comes into effect at 1400 hours on September 18, 2024.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

A number of 3KL-based inshore Northern cod harvesters may have received a duplicate set of Summer period licence conditions following the release of Fall period licence conditions via the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

Please be advised that the conditions for the Fall period opening on September 15, released on September 11, remain valid. All harvesters fishing in the Fall period are to ensure they are fishing under conditions that are valid for the Fall period and that these conditions are printed and onboard the vessel. Fall conditions will not be reissued.

“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" or "Notices to the Public" sent directly to you by email please contact Miranda.Pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP will open by permit only at 0600 hours on Friday, September 13, 2024 for vessels with 2024 Bluefin tuna tag numbers: 243508, 243509, 243510, 243633, 243634, 243907, 243908, 243909, 243728, 243730, 243525, 243521, 243522, 243523, 243655, 243656, 243701, 243917, 243657, 243658, 243610, 243611, 243612, 243689, 243700, 243553, 243555, 243564, 243567.

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 2024-260 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-266 comes into effect on September 13, 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 anglers that Shoal Harbour River (coastal waters to a point 25 metres below the dam) will re-open to normal angling hours for Rainbow and Brown Trout angling as of one hour before sunrise on September 12, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-256 and 2024-258 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-263 and 2024-264 come into effect on September 12, 2024.

"Notices to Anglers" 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 Anglers" for recreational fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Effective at 0600 hours on Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Northern cod inshore fishery will reopen for the fall period as follows:

-Vessel Class A295 and A296 (3KL-based harvesters) will be authorized to fish in NAFO Division 2J3KL

-Vessel Class A292 (2J-based harvesters) will also be authorized to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL

-Vessel Class A283 (3K Equivalents) will be authorized to fish NAFO Division 3K as defined in licence conditions.

Licence conditions for 3KL-based harvesters for the fall period will be available soon via the National Online Licensing System. As per the Conservation Harvesting Plan, the base authorized bi-weekly limits for the 3KL-based harvesters commencing September 15 are:

-Regular Season = 8,500 lbs. base bi-weekly

-Fall Only Option = 17,000 lbs. base bi-weekly

The fishery will be closely monitored to ensure the total harvest remains within the inshore fleet allocation. There is approximately 2,850 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters, and 450 t remaining for 2J-based harvesters. In-season changes or adjustments will be communicated via a Notice to Fishers as needed.

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 Order 2024-261 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-265 comes into effect on September 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" or "Notices to the Public" sent directly to you by email please contact Miranda.Pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises Eel harvesters that gear can be set in scheduled Salmon rivers effective immediately.

The Eel fishery will close to all gear types in all locations on October 31, 2024.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage 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 Mobile Gear (Purse Seine) Herring fishery will open on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 0600 hours in Trinity Bay (Herring Fishing Area 6).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-211 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-262 comes into effect on September 7, 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 Northern cod fishery for vessel class A433 in NAFO Divisions 2J, 3K, and 3L for designates fishing on the Nunatsiavut Government Indigenous Allocation using fixed gear will open on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-231 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-261 comes into effect on September 7, 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" or "Notices to the Public" sent directly to you by email please contact Miranda.Pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca