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and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-256 and 2024-258 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-263 and 2024-264 come into effect on September 12, 2024.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General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-261 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-265 comes into effect on September 12, 2024.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

DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP for all vessels will close at 1600 hours on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-100 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-260 comes into effect at 1600 hours on September 5, 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 river will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on September 5, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 7

75. North Arm River, Holyrood

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 2024-250, 2024-251, 2024-252, 2024-253 and 2024-254 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-255, 2024-256, 2024-257, 2024-258 and 2024-259 come into effect on September 5, 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 September 4, 2024.

Salmon Fishing Area 10

91. Come By Chance River
93. North Harbour River, Placentia Bay
94. Black River, Placentia Bay below falls
95. Piper’s Hole 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 2024-243, 2024-244, 2024-245, 2024-246 and 2024-247 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-250, 2024-251, 2024-252, 2024-253 and 2024-254 come into effect on September 4, 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 3Ps Shrimp beam trawl fishery in the 3Ps portion of Shrimp Fishing Area (SFA) 7, for vessels less than 65 feet, based in NAFO sub-division 3Ps will open on August 31, 2024 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2024-138 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-248 comes into effect on August 31, 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