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DFO advises anglers that the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 23, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 4

46. Main stem from Stoney Brook to Exploits Bay and Main stem of mid-Exploits from Grand Falls fishway to Red Indian Lake dam

Salmon Fishing Area 9

77. Biscay Bay

80. Peters River

79 Northwest Brook, Trepassey

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nfl-tnl/en/isrs

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that 2024-215, 2024-216, 2024-217, 2024-218, and 2024-219 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-220, 2024-221, 2024-222, 2024-223, and 2024-224 come into effect on August 22, 2024.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 as of Tuesday, August 20, landings for the 2024 inshore 3KL-based regular period have reached approximately 6,929 t (77%) of the amount allocated for this period (9,043 t).

The Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery to ensure that the total harvest for the 3KL-based regular period remains within the allocated amount. As per the Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP), the fishery for the 3KL regular period will close should landings approach the allocated amount prior to the end of the scheduled period of September 14.

Based on current activity, the amount allocated for the 3KL-based regular period may 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 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

As previously announced, 5,000 tonnes (t) from the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Unit 1 Redfish for the 2024-25 management period has been set aside and held in reserve. This reserve allocation can be accessed by application. Applications are now being accepted for Tranche 2 for those planning to fish September 1 to December 31, 2024. The deadline for the Tranche 2 applications is August 23, 2024. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and allocations awarded on a first come first serve basis.

Information on the reserve allocation and application forms can be found on the DFO’s website at Notice of interest and fishing plan: Notice of interest and fishing plan: Unit 1 Redfish reserve allocation (2024-25 season)

"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 river will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 21, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 12

131. Burnt Island River (Grandy’s Brook)

132. Isle aux Morts River

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 Variation Order 2024-200, 2024-201, 2024-202, 024-203 and 2024-204,  have been revoked and Variation Order 2024-215, 2024-216, 2024-217, 2024-218 and 2024-219, come into effect on August 21, 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 fixed gear Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery in NAFO Divisions 2+3K will close for all vessels less than 65 ft on August 23, 2024 at 2000 hours.

DFO reminds harvesters that all gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-207 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-214 comes into effect on August 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

DFO advises that the Conservation Harvesting Plan for the 4R3Pn groundfish inshore fixed-gear and inshore mobile-gear sectors for the 2024-25 season is now available online at:

2024-25 Conservation Harvesting Plan - NAFO Division 4R and Sub-Division 3Pn: Groundfish Fixed and Mobile Gear

"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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in all Mackerel Fishing Areas as of 12:00 (Atlantic Daylight Time) on August 18, 2024. This notice to stop fishing is for conservation purposes as landings are near the second 235 tonne portion of the total allowable catch (TAC).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-176 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-213 comes into effect on August 17, 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 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 3, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, August 19, 2024. This fishery is open to Vessel class A289 and will close at 2000 hours on September 1, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-183 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-212 comes into effect on August 17, 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 Mobile Gear (Purse Seine) Herring fishery will open on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 0600 hours in White Bay and Notre Dame Bay (Herring Fishing Areas 3 and 4).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-102 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-211 comes into effect on August 15, 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 the Fixed Gear (Gillnet/Trap) Herring fishery will open in Herring Fishing Areas 5-9 on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-101 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-210 comes into effect on August 15, 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