NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

REMINDER: 2025 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 10A

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Area Selection applications are available for Crab Fishing Area 10A. Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) National Online Licensing System

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE NATIONAL ONLINE LICENCING SYSTEM AND RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"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.25.018
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

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

 

REMINDER: 2025 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 11E

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Area Selection applications are available for Crab Fishing Area 11E (Inner or Outer/Bob’s Rock areas). Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) National Online Licensing System

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE NATIONAL ONLINE LICENCING SYSTEM AND RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"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.25.017
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

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

 

REMINDER: 2025 Area Selection Applications Available for 3L Inshore Crab Harvesters

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DFO wishes to remind Crab Harvesters that Area Selection Applications are available for the following inshore Crab Fishing Areas 5A, 6A, and 6B. Harvesters can obtain an application by contacting the area licencing center or detachment office by phone or e-mail.

Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

Applications must be received by close of business day on February 21, 2025.

Applications can be returned by email to: kelly.firmage-obrien@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.25.016
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 772-5845
Email: kelly.firmage-obrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Seal Fishery Closing

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DFO advises that both the Commercial fishery and Personal Use fishery for Harp seals and Hooded seals will close in all areas to all seal harvesters and all fleets based in Newfoundland and Labrador at 1800 hours on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

This is the annual closure to allow time for Seal whelping and nursing.

Re-opening dates for the 2025 season for these Seal fisheries, in both the Gulf and on the Front, will be announced at a later date.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-013 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-009 comes into effect on February 20, 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.25.015
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Jackie Kean
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 689-8246
E-mail: jackie.kean@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3NOP

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DFO advises that the 3NOP portion of the Industry-DFO Longline Survey Program for 3NOPs4VWX5Zc Atlantic halibut will open to NL-based participants (Vessel Class A282) on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 0600 hours and close Monday, March 31, 2025.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-327 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-008 comes into effect on February 13, 2025.

"Notices to Fishers" 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 Fishers” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Miranda.Pyror@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.25.014
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Nancy Pond
Resource Manager
Tel: (709) 725-6912
Email: nancy.pond@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

2025 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 10A

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Area Selection applications are available for Crab Fishing Area 10A. Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) National Online Licensing System

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE NATIONAL ONLINE LICENCING SYSTEM AND RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"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.25.012
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

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

2025 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 11E

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Area Selection applications are available for Crab Fishing Area 11E (Inner or Outer/Bob’s Rock areas). Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) National Online Licensing System

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE NATIONAL ONLINE LICENCING SYSTEM AND RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"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.25.011
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

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

2025 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Buddy-up Applications available for CFA 10A

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Buddy-Up Applications are available for Crab Fishing Area 10A (Placentia Bay). Fish Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) National Online Licensing System

PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE NATIONAL ONLINE LICENCING SYSTEM AND RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY FEBRUARY 21, 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.25.010
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

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

3O Mobile Gear Redfish Fishery Opening

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DFO advises that the 3O Mobile Gear Redfish fishery will open at 0600 hours on Monday, February 10, 2025, for the less than 65’ mobile gear fleet, vessel classes C150, C151, C175, and C176.

The 2025 quota for this fishery is 1,086 t.

Conditions of license are available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2025-001 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-007 comes into effect on February 8, 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.25.009
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Robyn Morris
Senior Resource Manager
Tel: (709) 690-5021
Email: robyn.morris@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

2025 Area Selection Applications Available for 3L Inshore Crab Harvesters

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DFO wishes to advise Crab Harvesters that Area Selection Applications are available for the following inshore Crab Fishing Areas 5A, 6A, and 6B. Harvesters can obtain an application by contacting the area licencing center or detachment office by phone or e-mail.

Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2024.

Applications must be received by close of business day on February 21, 2025.

Applications can be returned by email to: kelly.firmage-obrien@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.25.008
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 772-5845
Email: kelly.firmage-obrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca