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DFO reminds anglers of the following Trout angling season closures:

- Zone 1 (Insular Newfoundland) closed to Trout angling on September 7, 2024. Brown and Rainbow trout angling in selected areas on the Avalon Peninsula and East Coast areas will continue until October 7, 2024.

- Zones 2 and 4 closed to Trout angling on September 7, 2024.

- Zones 3, 5 and 6 closed to Trout angling on September 15, 2024.

- These closures include the Churchill River Drainage Basin Watershed which closes on September 7, 2024 and the Eagle Plateau Management Zone which closes on September 15, 2024.

For further information visit the Angler's Guide on-line at: Anglers' Guide 2024-2025

"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

The Department is aware that some 2J-based inshore Northern Cod harvesters have experienced issues regarding their licence conditions for the updated catch and gear limits via the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

New 2J-based licence conditions are required and will be available after 9:00pm today, August 30, 2024 on NOLS. Please be advised that you must download and print these conditions prior to Sunday, September 1, 2024.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are 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 portion of Scallop Fishing Area 10 (Placentia Bay), inside a line drawn from Point Verde (47°14.33'N, 54°00.94'W) on the east side of the bay, to Red Harbour Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, will open to commercial scallop fishing September 1, 2024, at 0600 hours. DFO reminds harvesters that DMP and hail requirements are mandatory in this fishery. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery. 

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are 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 the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 30, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 3
26. Coney Arm River
27. *Sop’s Arm River, including Main, Doucer’s, Natlin’s, Corner Brook, and all tributary streams

Salmon Fishing Area 13
152. Goose Arm River

*indicates river has closed sections (reference Anglers’ Guide 2024-25)

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that 2024-232, 2024-233, 2024-234, 2024-235 and 2024-236 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-237, 2024-238, 2024-239, 2024-240 and 2024-241 come into effect on August 30, 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

DFO reminds 2J-based harvesters fishing in the Northern cod fishery (Vessel Class A292) that catch limits and gear limits will change on Sunday, September 1st as per the 2024 Conservation Harvesting Plan for this fishery. 

The authorized catch limit will change to a bi-weekly base limit of 45,000 lbs. and the authorized gear limits will also change. Further details on gear and catch limits can be found in the 2024 CHP: 2024 Conservation harvesting plan (CHP) - 2J3KL Northern Cod Fishery: Inshore Fleet

New licence conditions are required and will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

Harvesters are reminded that they are to ensure that catch limits are not exceeded by setting only the amount of fishing gear that is necessary. 

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are 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 the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 28, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 8
76.Renews River 

Salmon Fishing Area 9
81. Salmonier River, including Back River below falls
82. Colinet River, including north and east branches
83. Rocky River & tributary streams
84. North Harbour River, St. Mary’s Bay
85. Little Salmonier River, St. Mary’s Bay
86. Big Barachois Brook, St. Mary’s Bay

Salmon Fishing Area 13
151.Hughes Brook

Salmon Fishing Area 14A
163. East River, Hawke’s Bay

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that 2024-225, 2024-226, 2024-227, 2024-228, and 2024-229 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-232, 2024-233,2024-234, 2024-235 and 2024-236 come into effect on August 28, 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

DFO advises that the Winter flounder (Blackback) fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will close on August 26, 2024 at 1600 hours.

"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 vessel class A790, will close at 2359 hours ADT on August 23, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-212 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-230 comes into effect at 1600 hours on August 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 advises that the 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will close for 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL on Monday, August 26 at 1600 hours for vessel classes A295 and A283.

Consistent with the 2024 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP), this closure is necessary as landings are approaching the allocation for the 3KL-based harvesters in the regular period (9,042 t) up to September 15.

DFO also advises that, as per the CHP, 2J-based inshore fixed gear harvesters (vessel class A292) are not authorized to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL as of Monday, August 26 at 1600 hours, and are restricted to fishing in NAFO Division 2J until the 3KL fall period opens on September 15.

The Department prioritizes safety at sea and 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.

The Department will make an announcement at a later date regarding reopening the fishery in 3KL for the fall period for all harvesters (regular season and those who opted for fall only). This reopening will be communicated 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 2024-166 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-231 comes into effect on August 24, 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 the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 24, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 13
150. Upper Humber River & tributary streams, (not including Adies Lake)

Salmon Fishing Area 14
154. *Lomond Main River, (East Arm, Bonne Bay) including East Branch (not including the section of Lomond and East Branch inside Gros Morne National Park)
162. Torrent River & tributary streams

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that 2024-220, 2024-221, 2024-222, 2024-223, and 2024-224 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-225, 2024-226,2024-227, 2024-228 and 2024-229 come into effect on August 23, 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