NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

DFO advises that the fixed gear skate, monkfish and white hake fisheries in NAFO subdivision 3Ps (units d, e, f, g and h) will open at 0600 hours on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

DFO also advises that the retention of Atlantic halibut bycatch by fixed-gear vessels less than 65 feet directing for Skate/Monkfish in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps (units d, e, f, g and h) is permitted. By-catch limits are outlined in harvesters Groundfish General Licence Conditions.

Harvesters are reminded that as outlined in their conditions of licence, all cod caught, whether from directed catch or by-catch, will be charged against the harvester’s IQ or harvesting cap for their licence in 3Ps. Once a harvester has caught their cod IQ or harvesting cap, whether it is from directed fishing or as by-catch, the harvester must cease fishing for all species of groundfish in 3Ps for the remainder of the year.

Licence conditions are available on the National Online Licencing 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: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the fixed gear skate, monkfish and white hake fisheries in NAFO subdivision 3Ps (units d, e, f, g and h) will open at 0600 hours on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

DFO also advises that the retention of Atlantic halibut bycatch by fixed-gear vessels less than 65 feet directing for Skate/Monkfish in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps (units d, e, f, g and h) is permitted. By-catch limits are outlined in harvesters Groundfish General Licence Conditions.

Harvesters are reminded that as outlined in their conditions of licence, all cod caught, whether from directed catch or by-catch, will be charged against the harvester’s IQ or harvesting cap for their licence in 3Ps. Once a harvester has caught their cod IQ or harvesting cap, whether it is from directed fishing or as by-catch, the harvester must cease fishing for all species of groundfish in 3Ps for the remainder of the year.

Licence conditions are available on the National Online Licencing 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: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Sunday, June 23, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 39

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 21, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quadrant AB 39 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 50' North, 53° 50' West;

50° 40' North, 53° 30' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-085 and 2024-086 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-087 and 2024-088 come into effect on June 22, 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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Sunday, June 23, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 39

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 21, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quadrant AB 39 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 50' North, 53° 50' West;

50° 40' North, 53° 30' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 00' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-085 and 2024-086 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-087 and 2024-088 come into effect on June 22, 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 of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

- LFA 11 East (East of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 23, 2024.

- LFA 11 West (West of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 30, 2024.

- LFA 10 (Placentia Bay): Friday, July 12, 2024.

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

Harvesters are reminded to submit their completed Lobster logbooks as required.

“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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid V 35

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 20, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant V 35 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

51° 50' North, 54° 30' West;

51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;

51° 40' North, 54° 40' West; and,

51° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-083 and 2024-084 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-085 and 2024-086 come into effect on June 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

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid V 35

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 20, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant V 35 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

51° 50' North, 54° 30' West;

51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;

51° 40' North, 54° 40' West; and,

51° 50' North, 54° 40' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-083 and 2024-084 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-085 and 2024-086 come into effect on June 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

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Friday, June 21, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 37

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 19, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant AB 37 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 20' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 20' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 20' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2023-297 and 2024-076 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-083 and 2024-084 come into effect on June 20, 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 in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Friday, June 21, 2024 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid AB 37

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 19, 2024, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant AB 37 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

50° 50' North, 54° 20' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 10' West;

50° 40' North, 54° 20' West;

50° 50' North, 54° 20' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2023-297 and 2024-076 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2024-083 and 2024-084 come into effect on June 20, 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 2+3KLMNO Mobile Gear Greenland halibut (Turbot) fishery will close on June 18, 2024 at 2000 hours as the quota has been taken.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-080 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-082 comes into effect at 1800 hours on June 18, 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