Pelagics

2023 Homewaters Bluefin Tuna Fishery Re-opening by Permit Only

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DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KLNOP will open by permit only at 0600 hours on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for vessels with 2023 Bluefin tuna tag numbers: 3857 and 3919.

Licence conditions will be available through DFO’s National On-line Licencing System for those harvesters who have been contacted.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-258 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-264 comes into effect on October 4, 2023.

"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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo/gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.277
Notice Year
2023
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 3K (Herring Fishing Area 3)

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DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery for White Bay (Herring Fishing Area 3) will close at 2000 hours on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-222 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-263 comes into effect at 1600 hours on October 1, 2023.

"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.23.276
Notice Year
2023
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 

2023 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 1800 hours on Monday, September 25, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-117 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-258 comes into effect at 1600 hours on September 25, 2023.

"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.23.272
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

Commercial Eel Fishery

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DFO advises Eel harvesters that gear can be set in scheduled Salmon rivers effective immediately.

The Eel fishery will close to all gear types in all locations on October 31, 2023.

“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: danielle.nicholas@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.265
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Connie Dobbin-Vincent
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 730-4173
E-mail: connie.dobbin-vincent@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

CAPELIN FISHERY CLOSING FOR THE LESS THAN AND GREATER THAN 65' FLEET IN WESTERN NL

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DFO advises that the Capelin purse seine fishery for mobile gear vessels, less than and greater than 65', in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (NAFO Division 4R) will close at 2000 hours on September 12, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-167 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-251 comes into effect at 1800 hours September 12, 2023.

"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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.262
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

CAPELIN FIXED GEAR FISHERY CLOSING IN AREAS 13 AND 14

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DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for vessels less than 65 feet (19.8m) in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 will close at 2000 hours on September 12, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-226 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-252 comes into effect at 1800 hours September 12, 2023.

"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.23.263
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

Fixed Gear (Gillnet/Trap) Herring Fishery Opening in NAFO Division 3L (Areas 5-9)

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DFO advises harvesters that the Fixed Gear (Gillnet/Trap) Herring fishery will open in Herring Fishing Areas 5-9 on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-225 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-245 comes into effect on August 29, 2023.

"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: Danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.252
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In White Bay and Notre Dame Bay

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DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2000 hours in White Bay and Notre Dame Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 3 and 4).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-221 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-226 comes into effect on August 22, 2023.

"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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.242
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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


Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring Fishery Opening in White Bay (HFA 3)

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DFO advises that the Fixed Gear (Bar/Tuck Seine) Herring fishery will open on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 0600 hours in White Bay (Herring Fishing Area 3).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-120 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-225 comes into effect on August 19, 2023.

"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.23.241
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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


Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fixed Gear (Gillnet/Trap) Herring Fishery Opening in White Bay and Notre Dame Bay (HFA 3 & 4)

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DFO advises that the Fixed Gear (Gillnet/Trap) Herring fishery will open on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 0600 hours in White Bay and Notre Dame Bay (Herring Fishing Areas 3 and 4).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-120 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-225 comes into effect on August 19, 2023.

"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.23.240
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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


Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca