NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R for Quebec-based vessel classes A500 to A519 and A521 to A700 will open at 0001 hours EDT May 15, 2023 and close at 2359 hours EDT on October 31, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-017 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-072 comes into effect on May 10, 2023.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

DFO reminds harvesters who want to participate in the 2023 <65' fixed gear fishery for Greenland Halibut (turbot) in 2+3K or 3LMNO, that they must submit their expression of interest to Fisheries and Oceans by 1700 hours, Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Late Applications will not be accepted.

For 2023, NAFO division 2+3K will be managed using permits. The permit amount will be tentatively set at 50,000 lbs round weight, dependent on the number of Expressions of Interest. The tentative opening for this fishery will be June 15, 2023, and the permit will remain valid for 3 weeks.
A subsequent draw may be conducted for area 2+3K in order to harvest any quota that was not taken during the initial permit period. All expressions of interests will be automatically included in the draw unless otherwise indicated in the expression of interest. Please write "decline draw" in your e-mail if you do not wish to have your name included.

For 2023, NAFO division 3LMNO will be managed by trip limits. The trip limits for 3LMNO will be 60,000 lbs (round weight). The tentative opening for this fishery will be June 3, 2023, and will remain open until the quota has been taken.

Fish harvesters are required to email their Expression of Interest to Resource Management at Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
In your e-mail please include the following:
Name:
FIN:
Address:
Phone #:
E-mail address:
VRN#:

Area selected: 2+3K or 3LMNO or Both areas

For 2+3K: Do you wish to be included in the draw? Yes or No

A valid e-mail address must be included in the application as all future correspondence will be conducted by email.

"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 fishery for Atlantic Halibut in NAFO Division 3NO, for vessel class A361 (Maritimes) using longline will open on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-062 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-066 comes into effect on May 9, 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 Scallop fishery in the 3Ps North Bed in Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 11 will open at 0600 hours on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

If you are a 3Ps Scallop licence holder with vessel eligibility of  >50' and you are interested in fishing Scallop on the North Bed in 2023, please contact DFO through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to request access and an application for a permit. Those seeking access will be reviewed against policy, before determining whether they will be granted access.

A Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) or Observer coverage is required to fish in the North Bed scallop area.

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 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
-    46 degrees 14 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.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-036 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-065 comes into effect on May 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

DFO advises that the 3Ps Scallop fishery in the Core Area will open at 0600 hours on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Access to the Core Area is only available by trip permit for historical harvesters. If you meet the criteria and you are interested in fishing in the Core area in 2023, please contact DFO through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to request access and an application for a permit. Those seeking access will be reviewed against policy, before determining whether they will be granted access.

The Core Area is defined as that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11 bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:
-    46 degrees 52.7 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
-    46 degrees 52.7 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
-    46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 56 degrees 29 minutes West longitude to
-    46 degrees 30.0 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude to
-    46 degrees 52.7 minutes North latitude, 57 degrees 28 minutes West longitude.

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

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-036 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-065 comes into effect on May 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

DFO advises that application details regarding the experimental fishery for Unit 1 redfish for the 2023 season are now available at: Experimental Fishing Plan Unit 1 Redfish (2023 season)

"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: daniellenichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the fixed gear herring (bar/tuck seine) fishery for Bonavista Bay (Herring Fishing Area 5) will close at 1600 hours on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-035 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-064 comes into effect at 1600 hours on May 2, 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: daniellenichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO wishes to advise Area 2J Inshore snow crab harvesters that the 2023 buddy-up application is available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) 

The Inshore snow crab application can be downloaded and submitted by following Step-By-Step Instructions through NOLS
- Select Submit Request
- Select Request Type – Partnership/Pooling/Buddy Up
- Select Request Subtype – Snow Crab (Less than 40’ fleet)
- Select the Instructions link to open, and save or print the application
- Complete and sign the application
- If saving the signed application to your computer, Select Browse to attach the signed application to your request
- Select Submit

Completed applications received through the National Online Licensing System will be processed in priority as they are received by Licensing staff.

Mail: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, P.O. Box 7003 , Happy Valley Goose Bay, NL A0P1C0

Any harvesters experiencing issues with accessing their online NOLS account, should contact the NOLS Support Line 1-877-535-7307 to have the issue resolved.

For information, contact: Rosie Brown, Licensing, Tel: 709-896-6162

"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 Whelk fishery will open in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps at 0600 hours on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Fish harvesters are advised that licence conditions are available on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

"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 of the following 3K lobster area opening and closing dates:

Note all opening times are 0600 hours and all closing times are 2000 hours.

LFA 3 (Cape Charles to Cape St. John (White Bay): May 13, 2023 to July 15, 2023

LFA 4A (Notre Dame Bay West): May 20, 2023 to July 15, 2023

LFA 4B (Notre Dame Bay East): May 13, 2023 to July 8, 2023

Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48 hour gear-setting period after the opening date.

Harvesters are also reminded they are permitted to harvest bait for the lobster fishery as per the conditions of their bait licence.

Licence fees and licence conditions will soon be available in the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-061 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-63 comes into effect on April 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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca