NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

DFO advises that the Snow Crab season for all areas in Crab Fishing Areas 10 (10A, 10B) and 11 (11E, 11S, 11W) in NAFO sub-Division 3Ps, will be extended to 2000 hours on July 14, 2026.

Harvesters in CFA 11E (including the area known as Bob's Rock) are advised that landings are currently being assessed and over 90% of the quota has been landed to date. As the harvesting amount is approaching the maximum allowable catch for this area, a short notice for a closure may be possible prior to the closing date.

All gear must be removed from the water by closing time. The Department prioritizes safety at sea and if a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-089 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-099 will come into force on  July 4, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that NAFO Division 3Ps Lumpfish Area Dantzic Point to Grand Bank Cape will open 0600 hours July 3, 2026 and will close 2000 hours August 19, 2026.

Fishing for Lumpfish is authorized in water depths less than 25 fathoms.

Harvesters are reminded that licence conditions are available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

DFO will monitor fishing activity and may close the fishery if the incidental catch of Atlantic halibut exceeds the established protocol.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-066 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-098 comes into effect on July 3, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
 

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear will open on July 1, 2026, at 0600 hours in Notre Dame Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 4).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-091 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-097 comes into effect on July 01, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the inshore 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will open on July 5, 2026, at 0600 hours for vessel classes A283, A286, A292, A295 and A433 and will close on April 14, 2027, or until the fleet allocations are taken.

DFO also advises that the base authorized catch limits (in round weight) are as follows:
-2J-based harvesters: July 5 – September 12: 50,000 lbs. base bi-weekly
-3KL-based regular season harvesters: July 5 – September 12: 10,000 lbs. base weekly

Catch and gear limits for harvesters from September 13th onward will be determined following a mid-August review. An additional seasonal review may be required to determine catch and gear limits later in the season. Should adjustments to catch limits or seasons be required, updates will be communicated to harvesters via a Notice to Fishers.

The Conservation and Harvesting Plan (CHP) will be available online soon at: 
Decisions for Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the Arctic - 2026.

Licence conditions will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

For fish harvesters that have acquired additional cod shares through enterprise combining, adjusted catch limits will be identified in their licence conditions.

Harvesters are reminded that fishing gear cannot be set prior to the season opening and to ensure that weekly or bi-weekly landing limits are not exceeded by setting only the amount of fishing gear that is necessary. This is particularly important at the start of the season when fish abundance levels are unknown.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-278 and 2025-281 have been revoked, and Variation Orders 2026-094 and 2026-095 come into effect on July 1, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the Emerging Sea Cucumber fishery in NAFO Divisions 3LNO will open to permit holders at 0600 hours on July 1, 2026.

License conditions will become available in the DFO National Online Licensing System (NOLS) in advance of the planned fishing dates that permit-holders have submitted to the Department.

Permit holders are also reminded that completion of assigned survey blocks is a condition of licence, and that 100% at-sea observer coverage is also required.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery will close at 2200 hours on June 30, 2026 for: 

White Bay HFA 3, 
Notre Dame Bay HFA 4, 
Bonavista Bay HFA 5,
Conception Bay HFA 7, 
Southern Shore HFA 8.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-029 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-093 comes into force on June 30, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the 3Ps portion of the Unit 2 Redfish Fishery for the mobile and fixed gear fleets will open at 0600 hours on July 1, 2026.

The 3Pn portion of the Unit 2 Redfish Fishery for the mobile gear fleets will open at 0600 hours on July 1, 2026.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-056 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-092 comes into effect on June 30, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will open on June 29, 2026 at 0600 hours in Bonavista Bay and Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 and 7).

Harvesters are reminded that the fishery must be open for 24 hours before any Capelin can be removed from any fixed gear.

Licence conditions can be obtained through DFO's National On-line Licencing System.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-088 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-090 comes into effect on June 29, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will open on June 30, 2026 at 0600 hours in Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 6).

Harvesters are reminded that the fishery must be open for 24 hours before any Capelin can be removed from any fixed gear.

Licence conditions can be obtained through DFO's National On-line Licencing System.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-088 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-090 comes into effect on June 29, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the Capelin fishery for vessels using mobile gear will open on June 30, 2026 at 0600 hours in Bonavista Bay, Trinity Bay and Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5, 6 and 7).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-074 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-091 comes into effect on June 29, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.