Pelagics

DFO advises that the details of the 2023-2024 management measures for the 2J3KLPs Herring fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

Fisheries Management Decision - 2J3KLPs Herring Management Plan 2023-2024

Décision de gestion des pêches - Plan de gestion pour les stocks de hareng des divisions 2J3KLPs pour 2023-2024

Please be advised that the minimum legal size for herring caught and retained will be 21.31cm for all herring fleets in NAFO Divisions 2+3.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2017-110 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-011 comes into effect on April 1, 2023.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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Herring fishery in St. Mary's Bay, Herring Fishing Area 09 and Placentia Bay, Herring Fishing Area 10 for mobile gear vessels in the greater than 55 feet (16.76 m) allocation, will open at 0600 hours on February 16, 2023 and close on February 16, 2023 at 2000hrs.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-008 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-009 comes into effect on February 16, 2023.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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Herring fishery in St. Mary's Bay, Herring Fishing Area 09 and Placentia Bay, Herring Fishing Area 10 for mobile gear vessels in the greater than 55 feet (16.76 m) allocation, will close at 2000 hours on February 12, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-006 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-008 comes into effect on February 11, 2023.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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Herring fishery in Placentia Bay, Herring Fishing Area 10 for mobile gear vessels in the less than 55 feet allocation will reopen at 0600hrs on January 26, 2023 and close at 2000hrs on January 26, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-005 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-006 comes into effect on January 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: Danielle.Nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Herring fishery in Placentia Bay, Herring Fishing Area 10 for mobile gear vessels less than 55 feet in length will close at 1800hrs on January 20, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-003 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-005 comes into effect at 1800 hours on January 20, 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

DFO advises that the herring fishery for vessels using fixed gear in Fortune Bay, Herring Fishing Area 11, east of Pass Island, will open at 0600 hours on January 19, 2023.

Fish harvesters are advised that dockside monitoring is a requirement in this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-002 have been revoked and Variation Order 2023-004 will come into effect on January 18, 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

DFO would like to advise harvesters that the fixed gear herring fishery for NAFO Sub division 3Ps Herring Fishing Areas 10 (Placentia Bay) will open at 0600 hours on January 18, 2023.

DFO reminds fish harvesters to complete all applicable fishing logs.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-002 have been revoked and Variation Order 2023-004 will come into effect on January 18, 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

In consultation with industry representatives, the Department has implemented a pilot small fish protocol for the 4R Herring fishery in Areas 13 and 14, varying the percentage of minimum length.  Please be advised that the small fish protocol will be implemented for the >65' and <65' purse Seine Fleets only at this time. 

All licence holders must review their new conditions to determine minimum size and percentage for their fleet. 

This measure is effective as of 1500 hours on January 11, 2023.

DFO advises harvesters that the mobile gear (purse seine) and fixed gear (gillnet, trap and tuck seine) herring fisheries in Herring Fishing Area 5 (Bonavista Bay) in NAFO Division 3L will close at 1800 hours on Friday, January 6, 2023 for conservation reasons.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-260 and 2023-001 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2023-002 and 2023-003 will come into effect at 1800 hours on January 6, 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: Beverly.Piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises harvesters that the fixed gear Herring fishery for barr/tuck seine in Herring Fishing Area 6 (Trinity Bay) in NAFO Division 3L will close at 1800 hours on Friday, January 6, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-260 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-002 comes into effect at 1800 hours on January 6, 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: Beverly.Piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca