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REMINDER - UNIT 2 REDFISH FISHERY

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DFO reminds 4R3Ps harvesters that the Unit 2 Redfish fishery is closed.

"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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.044
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: (709) 279-7626
E-mail: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Winter Flounder (Blackback) Closing in 3Ps

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DFO advises that the 3Ps fixed gear Winter Flounder (Blackback) fishery for vessels less than 65' will close at 2359 hours Sunday March 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 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.043
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: 709-279-7626
jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Unit 2 Redfish Fishery Closing for Mobile and Fixed Gear

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DFO advises that the 3Ps portion of the Unit 2 Redfish Fishery for the mobile and fixed gear fleets will close at 2400 hours on March 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 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.042
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: (709) 279-7626
E-mail: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Closing in 3Ps

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DFO advises that the 3Ps Greenland Halibut (Turbot) fishery for vessels less than 65' using gillnets and hook and line gear, will close at 2400 hours Sunday, March 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 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.041
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: (709) 279-7626
E-mail: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

CORRECTION: 2024-25 4R Herring Fishery

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DFO advises that the details of the 2024-2025 management measures for the 4R Herring fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

NAFO Division 4R Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador) 2024-2025

Division 4R de l'OPANO Zones de pêche du hareng 13 et 14 (ouest de Terre-Neuve et sud du Labrador) 2024-2025

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.038
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Kelly Dooley
A/Senior Resource Manager 
Email : Kelly.Dooley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

SNOW CRAB FISHERY - REVISED OPENING DATE

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the updated season dates for the 2024 Snow Crab fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

2024 Snow Crab Fishery, Newfoundland and Labrador (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.040
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Martin Henri
Senior Resource Manager 
Resource Management and Indigenous Fisheries
Tel: (709) 693-4744
Email : martin.henri@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

CORRECTION: 2024-25 4R Herring Fishery

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DFO advises that the details of the 2024-2025 management measures for the 4R Herring fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

NAFO Division 4R Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador) 2024-2025

Division 4R de l'OPANO Zones de pêche du hareng 13 et 14 (ouest de Terre-Neuve et sud du Labrador) 2024-2025

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.038
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Kelly Dooley
A/Senior Resource Manager 
Email : Kelly.Dooley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Reminder - SCALLOP FISHERY CLOSURE - PLACENTIA BAY

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DFO advises fish harvesters 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 (47 16.59"N, 54 58.58"w) on the west side, Inner Bay, will close 2000 hours March 31, 2024 and will reopen 0600 hours September 1, 2024 in line with the management plan for that fishery.

"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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.039
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel:  709-279-7626
Email : jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Fishery

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the details of the 2024 management measures and quota levels for the Snow Crab fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

2024 Snow Crab Fishery, Newfoundland and Labrador (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.037
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Martin Henri
Senior Resource Manager 
Resource Management and Indigenous Fisheries
Tel: (709) 693-4744
Email : martin.henri@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO LOBSTER V-NOTCH OUTREACH MEETING, BONAVISTA

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that an in-person discussion on V-Notch Lobsters will take place in Bonavista on March 27th at 11AM at the Firehall.

The intent of this meeting is to provide Lobster Harvesters in the area with information regarding the V-notch lobster program and provide an opportunity to ask questions of Fishery Officers.

"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.

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.036
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Rebecca May
Fishery Officer
Tel.: 709-683-5133
Email: Rebecca.May@dfo-mpo.gc.ca