Shellfish

DFO is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from eligible scallop harvesters interested in applying for access to a limited amount of remaining scallop quota in the North Bed.

Eligible fish harvesters must contact DFO through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to express their interest in obtaining a permit and if required, a draw will be conducted.

Please note that NEW Conditions of Licence (COLs) will be issued to eligible recipients that indicate a specified Catch Limit.

Your NOLS request must be received by 1600 hours, August 12, 2024, in order to be included in the process.
Requests received after this time will not be accepted.

The North Bed is defined as that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11, bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 46 minutes West longitude along the Canada/France boundary to
46 degrees 23.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 14.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 14.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude.

Fish harvesters are reminded that fishing is not permitted in the Middle Bed, Southern Bed, or the Core Area. These areas are defined in your licence conditions.

Fish harvesters are reminded that they must have at-sea observer coverage services arranged before commencing fishing.

"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 

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery in NAFO Division 3LNO has been extended and will close at 2000 hours on August 12, 2024 in the following areas:

Inshore:

• 6B Inner
• 6B Outer
• 9A Inner
• 9A Outer

Small Supplementary:

• NS
• MS
• 8B
• 8BxN

Full Time and Large Supplementary:

• MS
• MS-EX
• 3L-EX
• 3L-200
• 3N-200
• 3O-200

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2024-190 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-197 comes into effect on August 7, 2024.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

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery in NAFO Division 3LNO will be extended and will now close at 2000 hours on August 12, 2024 in the following areas:

Inshore:
• 6B Inner
• 6B Outer
• 9A Inner
• 9A Outer

Small Supplementary:
• NS
• MS
• 8B
• 8BxN

Full Time and Large Supplementary:
• MS
• MS-EX
• 3L-EX
• 3L-200
• 3N-200
• 3O-200

"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
 

DFO advises that the commercial Scallop fishery in Area 9 (Inner St. Mary's Bay) in NAFO Division 3L will open on August 3, 2024 at 0600 hours for harvesters in the following Vessel Class: 

C4701

Harvesters are reminded that information returns (logbooks) are a requirement for this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-145 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-191 comes into effect on August 3, 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

DFO advises that the inshore shrimp fishery in Shrimp Fishing Area 6 will close at 2000 hours on Friday August 2, 2024 for inshore vessels based in NAFO Division 2J as the allocations for the 2J and the 2J CDP fleets have been taken. 

“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

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery will close at 2400 hours on Friday, August 2, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-175 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-190 comes into effect on August 2, 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 

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery for all CMAs in NAFO Division 3LNO with the exception of 8Bx South will be extended and will now close at 2000 hours on August 7, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2024-137 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-175 comes into effect on July 27, 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

DFO advises that the commercial squid fishery will open for jiggers and traps in Squid Fishing Areas 1 – 14 at 0600 hours on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Licence fees and licence conditions will soon be available to commercial licence holders through the national online licencing system.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-298 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-168 comes into effect July 27, 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

DFO advises that the Scallop Fishery in the 3Ps North Bed in Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 11 will close on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at 2000 hours. It is expected that the Quota has been reached.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-077 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-145 comes into effect on July 16, 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

DFO advises that the Snow crab fishery will now close at 2000 hours on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in a select Crab Management Area in NAFO Divisions 3K. This season extension applies exclusively to the following Crab Management Area:

Area 4

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2024-118 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-137 comes into effect on July 13, 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