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DFO advises that the Capelin purse seine fishery for mobile gear vessels, less than and greater than 65', in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (NAFO Division 4R) will close at 2000 hours on August 9, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-157 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-199 comes into effect on August 9, 2024.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 

DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for vessels less than 65 feet (19.8m) in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 will close at 2000 hours on August 9, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-174 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-198 comes into effect on August 9, 2024.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 

DFO advises anglers of the following closure to all angling until further notice, effective one hour after sunset on August 8, 2024:

Salmon Fishing Area 7

75. North Arm River, Holyrood

DFO advises anglers that due to extremely high water temperatures and/or low water levels, the following rivers in Salmon Fishing Area (SFA) 14A will be restricted to morning angling only, effective one hour after sunset on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

During this period, angling is permitted from one hour before sunrise to 10:00 am each day and will be closed to angling from 10:01 am to one hour before sunrise on the following day.

The rivers will reopen as conditions improve. Please refer to the 2024 Angler's Guide for further information on the environmental protocol.

Salmon Fishing Area 14A

162. Torrent River & tributary streams
163. *East River, Hawke’s Bay

*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 2024-192, 2024-193, 2024-194, 2024-195, and 2024-196 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-200, 2024-201, 2024-202, 2024-203, and 2024-204 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 8, 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 is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from eligible scallop harvesters interested in applying for access to a limited amount of remaining scallop quota in the North Bed.

Eligible fish harvesters must contact DFO through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to express their interest in obtaining a permit and if required, a draw will be conducted.

Please note that NEW Conditions of Licence (COLs) will be issued to eligible recipients that indicate a specified Catch Limit.

Your NOLS request must be received by 1600 hours, August 12, 2024, in order to be included in the process.
Requests received after this time will not be accepted.

The North Bed is defined as that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11, bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 46 minutes West longitude along the Canada/France boundary to
46 degrees 23.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 14.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 14.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude.

Fish harvesters are reminded that fishing is not permitted in the Middle Bed, Southern Bed, or the Core Area. These areas are defined in your licence conditions.

Fish harvesters are reminded that they must have at-sea observer coverage services arranged before commencing fishing.

"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 of the following closures to all angling until further notice, effective one hour after sunset on August 6, 2024:

Salmon Fishing Area 4

48. *Campbellton River & tributaries, including Neyles Brook & Indian Arm River & tributary streams

50. *Gander River tributary streams (not including the main stem)

•            Northwest Gander tributary

•            All other tributaries of the Main Stem and Southwest Gander

•            Waters above Great Gull Falls on Great Gull River (tributary Northwest Gander)

•            Waters above Big Dead Wolf Falls, including Waters and Caribou Brook (tributary Southwest Gander)

*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 2024-185, 2024-186, 2024-187, 2024-188, and 2024-189 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-192, 2024-193, 2024-194, 2024-195, and 2024-196 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 6, 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 anglers that the following rivers will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 7, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 3

17. Western Brook, Hare Bay

18. Ariege or Salmon River, including Southwest Brook and Rose's Brook, Hare Bay

19. Easter Brook, Canada Bay

21. Western Brook or Beaver Brook, Canada Bay

22. Northwest Brook, Canada 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 2024-185, 2024-186, 2024-187, 2024-188, and 2024-189 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-192, 2024-193, 2024-194, 2024-195, and 2024-196 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 6, 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 Snow Crab fishery in NAFO Division 3LNO has been extended and will close at 2000 hours on August 12, 2024 in the following areas:

Inshore:

• 6B Inner
• 6B Outer
• 9A Inner
• 9A Outer

Small Supplementary:

• NS
• MS
• 8B
• 8BxN

Full Time and Large Supplementary:

• MS
• MS-EX
• 3L-EX
• 3L-200
• 3N-200
• 3O-200

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2024-190 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-197 comes into effect on August 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 Snow Crab fishery in NAFO Division 3LNO will be extended and will now close at 2000 hours on August 12, 2024 in the following areas:

Inshore:
• 6B Inner
• 6B Outer
• 9A Inner
• 9A Outer

Small Supplementary:
• NS
• MS
• 8B
• 8BxN

Full Time and Large Supplementary:
• MS
• MS-EX
• 3L-EX
• 3L-200
• 3N-200
• 3O-200

"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 commercial Scallop fishery in Area 9 (Inner St. Mary's Bay) in NAFO Division 3L will open on August 3, 2024 at 0600 hours for harvesters in the following Vessel Class: 

C4701

Harvesters are reminded that information returns (logbooks) are a requirement for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-145 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-191 comes into effect on August 3, 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 inshore shrimp fishery in Shrimp Fishing Area 6 will close at 2000 hours on Friday August 2, 2024 for inshore vessels based in NAFO Division 2J as the allocations for the 2J and the 2J CDP fleets have been taken. 

“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