Pelagics

Mobile Gear Herring Fishery closing for Conception Bay and the Southern Shore (HFA 7 and 8)

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DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery for Conception Bay and the Southern Shore (Herring Fishing Area 7 and 8) will close at 1400 hours on Monday, December 30, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-329 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-332 comes into effect at 1300 hours on December 30, 2024.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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.342
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

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

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring Fishery closing in Conception Bay and the Southern Shore (HFA 7 and 8)

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DFO advises that the Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring fishery will close on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1400 hours in Conception Bay and the Southern Shore (Herring Fishing Areas 7 and 8).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-328 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-331 comes into effect at 1300 hours on December 30, 2024.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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.341
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

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

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Reminder - Fixed Gear Barr and Tuck Seine Herring Fisheries Closed

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DFO reminds harvesters that fixed gear herring fisheries in Herring Fishing Areas (HFAs) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 14 for fixed gear barr and tuck seine are closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-304 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-328 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2024.

“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

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.24.335
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager – Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 772-3600
Email: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Reminder – Mobile Gear Purse Seine Herring Fisheries Closed

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DFO reminds harvesters that herring fisheries in Herring Fishing Areas (HFAs) 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 for mobile gear purse seine are closed.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-305 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-329 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2024.

“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

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.24.336
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager – Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 772-3600
Email: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Reminder: Capelin Fisheries Closed

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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 2024-198 and 2024-199 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-307 and 2024-326 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2024.

"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

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.24.332
Notice Year
2024
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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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 2024-198 and 2024-199 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-307 and 2024-326 come into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 2024.

"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

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.24.332
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.(709) 772-3600
E-mail: erin.dunne@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 2024-213 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-317 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.330
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne

Resource Manager - Pelagic Fisheries

Tel.(709) 772-3600

E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

2024 Homewaters Bluefin Tuna Fishery Closing

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DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP for all vessels will close at 2359 hours on December 31, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-266 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-313 comes into effect at 2359 hours on December 31, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.326
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager – Pelagic Fisheries
Tel.: (709) 725-4582
Email: Erin.Dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

Mobile Gear Herring Fishery Closing For Parts of NAFO Division 3L (Herring Fishing Area 6)

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DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery for Trinity Bay (Herring Fishing Area 6) will close at 1500 hours on Monday, December 9, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-303 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-305 comes into effect at 1300 hours on December 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.323
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

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

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring Fishery Closing in Notre Dame Bay (HFA 4)

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DFO advises that the Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring fishery will close on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1300 hours in Notre Dame Bay (Herring Fishing Area 4).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-301 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-304 comes into effect at 1200 hours on December 6, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.321
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

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

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca