NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

DFO advises that the Snow crab fishery has been extended for Crab Fishing Areas (CFAs 10A, 10B, 11S, 11W) in NAFO sub-Division 3Ps.  The fishery in these areas will now close at 2000 hours on Friday July 19, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-118 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-137 comes into effect on July 13, 2024.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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 2J North in NAFO Divisions 2HJ will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Sunday, July 14, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid C 22
55° 00' North, 56° 50' West;
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 40' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 50' West; and,
55° 00' North, 56° 50' West;

Grid C 23
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;
55° 00' North, 56° 30' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 30' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 40' West; and,
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;

These grids will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on September 14, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-118 and 2024-119 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-137 and 2024-138 come into effect on July 13, 2024.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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 2J North in NAFO Divisions 2HJ will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Sunday, July 14, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid C 22
55° 00' North, 56° 50' West;
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 40' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 50' West; and,
55° 00' North, 56° 50' West;

Grid C 23
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;
55° 00' North, 56° 30' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 30' West;
54° 50' North, 56° 40' West; and,
55° 00' North, 56° 40' West;

These grids will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on September 14, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-118 and 2024-119 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-137 and 2024-138 come into effect on July 13, 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 fishery in NAFO Division 4R for Quebec-based vessel classes A520 and A701 to A900 will open at 0001 hours ADT on July 14, 2024 and close 2359 hours ADT on October 5, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-113 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-129 comes into effect on July 13, 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 Witch flounder (Greysole) fishery for vessels less than 65 feet, using Danish seine (vessel classes C50 and C351), will open in NAFO sub-Division 4Rd - from a line drawn due west of Cape Ray, north to a line drawn due west of Cape St. George at 0600 hours on July 12, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-303 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-123 comes into effect on July 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" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 11, 2024 at 1800 hours in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-122 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-135 comes into effect at 1600 hours on July 11, 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 fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 9, 2024 at 2200 hours in the following area:

White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3):

• Cape Fox to Hampden, Inclusive

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-120 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-122 comes into effect at 1800 hours on July 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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Thursday, July 11, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 38

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on September 8, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quadrant AB 38 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-094 and 2024-109 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-118 and 2024-119 come into effect on July 10, 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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Thursday, July 11, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 38

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on September 8, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quadrant AB 38 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-094 and 2024-109 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-118 and 2024-119 come into effect on July 10, 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 fishery for vessels using mobile gear in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 and 6) will close on July 8, 2024 at 1800 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-117 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-121 comes into effect at 1600 hours on July 8, 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