Fishery General

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 3L - Southern Avalon and St. Mary's Bay.

Meeting Information:

Participants from the Southern Avalon and St. Mary's Bay

March 1, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 647 374 4685 

        +1 647 558 0588 

        +1 778 907 2071 

        +1 204 272 7920 

        +1 438 809 7799 

        +1 587 328 1099 

Meeting ID: 896 3343 5853

Passcode: 336257

"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

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 3L - Bonavista Bay, Trinity Bay and Conception Bay.

Meeting Information:

Participants from Bonavista, Trinity and Conception Bay

February 28, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

Join Zoom Meeting

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 778 907 2071 

        +1 204 272 7920 

        +1 438 809 7799 

        +1 587 328 1099 

        +1 647 374 4685 

        +1 647 558 0588 

Meeting ID: 837 9271 5313

Passcode: 128614 

There will be an Additional meeting for Fish Harvesters on the Southern Shore and St. Mary's Bay area, and more information will be released in the near future.

"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

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps remains open for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet using longlines (Vessel Class A440).  A closing date for this season's fishery will be communicated at a later date.  

Harvesters are reminded that to participate in any groundfish fishery in 3Ps they must have remaining Individual cod Quota. 

Inshore fixed-gear harvesters are further reminded that as per conditions of licence, the daily by-catch limit of cod when directing for Atlantic halibut in 3Ps is limited to 10 per cent or 200 pounds round weight, whichever is greater.  DFO will monitor fishing activity and will close the fishery if the by-catch of cod exceeds the established protocols.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-310 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-007 comes into effect on February 26, 2022.

"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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the directed cod fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close to all fleets at 2400 hours on Monday, February 28, 2022. All fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time. This closure applies to all vessel classes. 

Fish harvesters are reminded to return their Inshore Fixed Gear Logbooks after the conclusion of fishing operations as per conditions of licence.

"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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 4R 3K - Great Northern Peninsula.

Meeting Information: 

Participants from the Great Northern Peninsula

         February 24, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy . 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

Join Zoom Meeting

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 587 328 1099 

        +1 647 374 4685 

        +1 647 558 0588 

        +1 778 907 2071 

        +1 204 272 7920 

        +1 438 809 7799 

Meeting ID: 850 4593 7470

Passcode: 753316

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at:  Newfoundland and Labrador Region

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1. Introduction. 

2. Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3. Vessel Replacement Length Policy 

4. Inshore Regulations. 

5. Open Agenda. 

3Ps Outreach

Mar 2, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Newfoundland and Labrador

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 985 0576 6242

Passcode: 394050

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

1 204 272 7920 

1 438 809 7799 

1 587 328 1099 

1 647 374 4685 

1 647 558 0588 

1 778 907 2071 

Meeting ID: 985 0576 6242

Passcode: 394050

REMINDER: DFO INSHORE FISHERY OUTREACH MEETINGS NAFO DIVISON 4R3Pn

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 4R3Pn.

Meeting Information:

Meeting: Participants from 4R3Pn

February 23, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel length/replacement policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1. Introduction 

2. Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards 

3. Vessel Length/Replacement Policy 

4. Inshore Regulations 

5. Open Agenda 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 895 8422 6495

Passcode: 839496

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

+1 438 809 7799 

+1 587 328 1099 

+1 647 374 4685 

+1 647 558 0588 

+1 778 907 2071 

+1 204 272 7920 

Meeting ID: 895 8422 6495

Passcode: 839496

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 3K - White Bay, Notre Dame Bay.

Meeting Information:

Participants from White Bay and Notre Dame Bay

February 21, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy.

The proposed agenda is as follows:

1.           Introduction.

2.           Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards.

3.           Vessel Replacement Length Policy 

4.           Inshore Regulations.  

5.           Open Agenda.

Join Zoom Meeting

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 647 558 0588

        +1 778 907 2071

        +1 204 272 7920

        +1 438 809 7799

        +1 587 328 1099

        +1 647 374 4685

Meeting ID: 839 4230 3516

Passcode: 183150

There will be an Additional meeting for Fish Harvesters on the Great Northern Peninsula, and more information will be released in the near future.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy . 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

Meeting 2: Participants from the Great Northern Peninsula

           February 24, 2022: 7pm-9pm

Join Zoom Meeting

 

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 587 328 1099 Canada

        +1 647 374 4685 Canada

        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

Meeting ID: 850 4593 7470

Passcode: 753316

"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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

In NAFO Division 3L there will be two meetings.  Those attending in their respective areas can join using the following virtual link or call in number:

Meeting 1: Participants from Bonavista, Trinity and Conception Bay

February 28, 2022: 7pm-9pm

Join Zoom Meeting

 

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

        +1 587 328 1099 Canada

        +1 647 374 4685 Canada

        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

Meeting ID: 837 9271 5313

Passcode: 128614 

Meeting 2: Participants from the Southern Avalon and St. Mary's Bay

March 1, 2022: 7pm-9pm

Join Zoom Meeting

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 647 374 4685 Canada

        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

        +1 587 328 1099 Canada

Meeting ID: 896 3343 5853

Passcode: 336257

"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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca