NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

DFO advises that the 3Pn portion of the Unit 2 Redfish fishery will close for all Vessel Classes on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2000 hrs.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-208 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-279 comes into effect on October 12, 2024.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 wishes to remind harvesters that Section 61 of the Fisheries Act requires all fishing logs to be completed and submitted to DFO. Please refer to the requirements set out in Schedule 4 of the 2024 commercial fishing licence.

Instructions on how to complete a general log can be found with examples at the beginning of the general logbook.  For further information and questions, harvesters can contact the Email as per Fisher Homeports below.

Logbooks must be returned to the appropriate Area Office according to your homeport.

The addresses for the area offices are as follows:

Homeports in NAFO Division 3L

(Newtown, Bonavista Bay to Point Lance)

Area Statistics Office

Client Service Centre

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

P.O. Box 5667

St. John’s NL A1C 5X1

mailto:AreaStats-StJohns@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-StJohns@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 2G, 2H, 2J

(Cape Chidley to Lodge Bay)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

P.O. Box 7003, STN C

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0

mailto:AreaStats-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 3K

(Belle Isle to Cape Freels South)

Area Statistics Office

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

4A Bayley Street, Suite 200

Grand Falls – Windsor, NL A2A 2T5

mailto:AreaStats-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-GrandFalls@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Homeports in NAFO Divisions 3PS, 3PN, & 4R

(St. Brides to Noddy Bay & L’Anse Au Claire to Cape St. Charles)

Area Statistics Office

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

1 Regent Square

Corner Brook, NL A2H 7K6

mailto:AreaStats-CornerBrook@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

StatsSecteur-CornerBrook@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

"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 Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RST, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador that elected to fish in Period 4, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, October 14, 2024. This fishery is open to Vessel class A291 and will close at 2000 hours on November 3, 2024.

DFO reminds fish harvesters that logbooks for this fishery are mandatory and must be completed in full and submitted as per the conditions of licence.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-270 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-278 comes into effect on October 11, 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 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will re-open for 3KL-based inshore harvesters to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 0600 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283.

There is approximately 180 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters. The fishery will be closely monitored to ensure the total harvest remains within the 3KL-based inshore fleet allocation, and a closure may occur with limited notice.

DFO remains committed to safety at sea and harvesters are reminded to closely monitor marine forecasts. If a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety concerns, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

Harvesters are reminded that you are not authorized to set gear prior to the fishery opening.

DFO also advises that the season for the 2J-based inshore fleet, vessel class A292, will be extended to Saturday, October 26 at 1800 hours, and new conditions will be available soon.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-273 and 2024-274 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-276 and 2024-277 come into effect on October 10, 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 tuck/barr seine herring fishery for NAFO Division 2J (Herring Fishing Areas 1 - 2) will close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-269 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-275 comes into effect at 1400 hours on October 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

DFO advises that the 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will open for 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1200 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283, and will close Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1600 hours.

There is approximately 250 t remaining for 3KL-based harvesters.

Harvesters are reminded that you are not authorized to set gear prior to the fishery opening. 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-271 and 2024-272 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-273 and 2024-274 comes into effect on October 4, 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 Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R for Quebec-based vessel classes A722, A725, A774, A776, A791, A793, A819, A843, A861 and A855 will close at 2359 hours ADT on September 27, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-267 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-270 comes into effect at 2000 hours on September 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 harvesters that 2J3KL Northern cod fishery will close for 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1800 hours for vessel classes A295, A296 and A283. This closure is necessary as landings are approaching the 3KL-based allocation (12,057 t).

Please note: Previous notice referenced the entire 2J3KL inshore fleet allocation (15,071 t).

DFO also advises that as per the CHP, 2J-based inshore fixed gear harvesters, vessel class A292, will not be authorized to fish in NAFO Divisions 3KL as of Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1800 hours, and are restricted to fishing in NAFO Division 2J. 

The Department prioritizes safety at sea. If a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-167 and 2024-265 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-271 and 2024-272 come into effect on September 28, 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 tuck/barr seine herring fishery for NAFO Division 2J (Herring Fishing Areas 1 - 2) will open at 1800 hours on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2024-242 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-269 comes into effect on September 26, 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 3Ps scallop harvesters that the portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11 North of 47°00’N will open at 0600 hours on October 1, 2024, and close at 1800 hours on December 31, 2024.

Please note that scallop dragging is not permitted in these areas in water depths less than 5 fathoms.

Fish harvesters are reminded that scallop dragging remains closed in water depths less than 30 fathoms in that portion of SFA 11 from Dantzic Point to Point Rosie (Scallop dive only area near Garnish) and that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 11, at Little River beyond a straight line formed between the following coordinates: 47° 46’ 40.24” North, 55° 48’ 34.81” West and 47° 46’ 32.92” North, 55° 48’ 29.09” West.

Fish harvesters are reminded that fishing is not permitted within the Saint Pierre et Miquelon Maritime Zone.

Logbook submissions, mandatory hails and landing authorizations remain in effect. These requirements are outlined in licence conditions.

Please consult your licence conditions for further information.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-209 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-268 comes into effect on September 21, 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