NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

Various Shellfish Fisheries Closing

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Notice description

DFO advises that Squid, Whelk, and Sea Cucumber will be closed for all fishing areas as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2359 hours.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Snow Crab, Lobster, and Scallop fisheries are closed for all fishing areas with the exception of the Scallop fishery in 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 Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, which will remain open until March 31, 2026. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-073, 2025-102, 2025-184, 2025-190, and 2025-240 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276, and 2025-277 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2025.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.25.280
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
Resource Manager
Tel.: 709-685-3998
E-mail: terri.healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Various Shellfish Fisheries Closing

Notice Group Term
Species Term
Notice description

DFO advises that Squid, Whelk, and Sea Cucumber will be closed for all fishing areas as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2359 hours.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Snow Crab, Lobster, and Scallop fisheries are closed for all fishing areas with the exception of the Scallop fishery in 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 Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, which will remain open until March 31, 2026. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-073, 2025-102, 2025-184, 2025-190, and 2025-240 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276, and 2025-277 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2025.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.25.280
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
Resource Manager
Tel.: 709-685-3998
E-mail: terri.healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Various Shellfish Fisheries Closing

Notice Group Term
Species Term
Notice description

DFO advises that Squid, Whelk, and Sea Cucumber will be closed for all fishing areas as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2359 hours.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Snow Crab, Lobster, and Scallop fisheries are closed for all fishing areas with the exception of the Scallop fishery in 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 Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, which will remain open until March 31, 2026. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-073, 2025-102, 2025-184, 2025-190, and 2025-240 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276, and 2025-277 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.280
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
Resource Manager
Tel.: 709-685-3998
E-mail: terri.healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Various Shellfish Fisheries Closing

Notice Group Term
Species Term
Notice description

DFO advises that Squid, Whelk, and Sea Cucumber will be closed for all fishing areas as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2359 hours.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Snow Crab, Lobster, and Scallop fisheries are closed for all fishing areas with the exception of the Scallop fishery in 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 Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, which will remain open until March 31, 2026. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-073, 2025-102, 2025-184, 2025-190, and 2025-240 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276, and 2025-277 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.280
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
Resource Manager
Tel.: 709-685-3998
E-mail: terri.healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Various Shellfish Fisheries Closing

Notice Group Term
Species Term
Notice description

DFO advises that Squid, Whelk, and Sea Cucumber will be closed for all fishing areas as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2359 hours.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Snow Crab, Lobster, and Scallop fisheries are closed for all fishing areas with the exception of the Scallop fishery in 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 Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, which will remain open until March 31, 2026. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-073, 2025-102, 2025-184, 2025-190, and 2025-240 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276, and 2025-277 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.280
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
Resource Manager
Tel.: 709-685-3998
E-mail: terri.healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Reminder: Mackerel Fisheries Closed

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DFO reminds harvesters that all mackerel fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region are closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-242 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-272 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.279
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 725-4582
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Reminder: Capelin Fisheries Closed

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Notice description

DFO reminds harvesters that all capelin fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region are closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-211 and 2025-212 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-267 and 2024-268 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.278
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 725-4582
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Reminder: Capelin Fisheries Closed

Notice Group Term
Species Term
Notice description

DFO reminds harvesters that all capelin fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region are closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-211 and 2025-212 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-267 and 2024-268 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.278
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 725-4582
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

REMINDER: BLUEFIN TUNA FISHERY CLOSED

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DFO reminds harvesters that the Bluefin tuna fishery in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region is closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-243 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-269 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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.25.277
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 725-4582
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FIFTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE FIXED-GEAR FLEET EXTENSION

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DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Divisions 4R ONLY, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador that elected to fish in Period 5, for Vessel class A293, will close at 2000 hours on December 26, 2025.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-286 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-288 comes into effect at 1800 hours on December 19, 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.25.284
Notice Year
2025
For information, contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca