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DFO would like to advise 3KL-based harvesters who selected the fall-only option for the inshore 2J3KL Northern cod fishery of an error in the conditions of licence released yesterday. Amended conditions will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

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 September 13, 2026, at 0600 hours for 3KL-based harvesters who selected the fall-only option (vessel class A296) and will close on April 14, 2027, or until the fleet allocation is taken.

Approximately 9,300 tonnes remain of the 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear allocation.

Conditions of licence will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

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.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-165 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-169 will come into effect on September 10, 2026.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 new licence conditions for the fall season will be required for all 2J-based and 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters of the Northern cod fishery. The fall season will commence on September 13, 2026.

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

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 Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RST, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador that elected to fish in Period 3, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, September 7, 2026. This fishery is open to Vessel class A289 and will close at 2000 hours on September 27, 2026.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-166 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-168 will come into force on September 5, 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 directed Cod fishery in NAFO sub-Division 3Ps will close to the Placentia Bay less than 35’ fixed-gear fleet (Vessel Classes A262, A263, and A264) at 1800 hours September 8, 2026, and will reopen at 0600 hours October 15, 2026.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-158 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-165 will come into force on September 5, 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 harvesters that the Atlantic Halibut, Skate, and Monkfish fishery in NAFO divisions 3NO will close on September 2, 2026 at 2000 hours for the following vessel classes:

A251, A254, A257, A260, A263, A266, A269, and A272

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-124 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-166 comes into effect September 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 harvesters that the Atlantic Halibut, Skate, and Monkfish fishery in NAFO divisions 3NO will close on September 2, 2026 at 2000 hours for the following vessel classes:

A251, A254, A257, A260, A263, A266, A269, and A272

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-124 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-166 comes into effect September 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 harvesters that the Atlantic Halibut, Skate, and Monkfish fishery in NAFO divisions 3NO will close on September 2, 2026 at 2000 hours for the following vessel classes:

A251, A254, A257, A260, A263, A266, A269, and A272

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-124 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-166 comes into effect September 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 2J3KL Northern cod fishery for the inshore mobile gear/otter trawl fleet (vessel class C175) will open on September 1, 2026 at 0600 hours and is scheduled to close April 14, 2027, or until the fleet allocation of 826 t is taken. 

Conditions of licence for the first period (valid to October 31, 2026) will be available soon through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-094 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-158 comes into effect on August 28, 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 harvesters, that following a mid-August review, the base authorized catch limits (in round weight) for inshore fixed-gear harvesters for the fall inshore fixed-gear Northern cod fishing season, commencing September 13, 2026, will be as follows:

 -    2J-based harvesters and 2J equivalents: 75,000 lbs. base bi-weekly
-    3KL-based regular season harvesters and 3K equivalents: 10,000 lbs. base weekly
-    3KL-based fall-only option harvesters: 75,000 lbs base bi-weekly

The online Conservation Harvesting Plan will be updated accordingly. A mid-October review will determine whether changes will be made to catch and gear limits later in the fall season for 3KL-based regular, 3K equivalents and 3KL-based fall-only harvesters. Should adjustments to catch limits or seasons be required, updates will be communicated to harvesters via a Notice to Fishers. 

Licence conditions for the fall season will be available in advance of the fall season on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). 

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