Pelagics

HERRING MG LARGE FLEET (Less than 65’) PURSE SEINE FISHERY OPENING IN AREAS 13 AND 14

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DFO advises that the Herring purse seine fishery, for the large (less than 65’ mobile gear) fleet in Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Small Fish Protocol approved and implemented for this fleet will continue for this management cycle.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-018 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-019 comes into effect at 1600 hours on April 4, 2024.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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.062
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

HERRING MG EXTRA LARGE FLEET (Greater than 65’) PURSE SEINE FISHERY OPENING IN AREAS 13 AND 14

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DFO advises that the Herring purse seine fishery, for the extra large (greater than 65’ mobile gear) fleet in Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14, will open at 1800 hours, April 4, 2024.

The Small Fish Protocol approved and implemented for this fleet will continue for this management cycle.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-018 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-019 comes into effect at 1600 hours on April 4, 2024.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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.063
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Mobile Gear Herring Fishery Opening For NAFO Divisions 3K (Herring Fisheries Area 3 and 4)

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DFO advises that the mobile gear herring (purse seine) fishery for 3K (Herring Fishing Areas 3 and 4) will open at 0600 hours on Friday, April 5, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2024-014 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-018 comes into effect on April 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.060
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: David.Small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

REMINDER: HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

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DFO wishes to remind fish harvesters that all herring fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region will be closed at midnight on Sunday, March 31, 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
 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.054
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel:  709-279-7626
Email: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

REMINDER: HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

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DFO wishes to remind fish harvesters that all herring fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region will be closed at midnight on Sunday, March 31, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.054
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel:  709-279-7626
Email: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

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DFO wishes to advise harvesters that all herring fisheries for all fleets in 4R3P will close at midnight on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-002 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-014 comes into effect on March 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.049
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel:  709-279-7626
Email: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

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DFO wishes to advise harvesters that all herring fisheries for all fleets in 4R3P will close at midnight on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-002 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-014 comes into effect on March 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.049
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel:  709-279-7626
Email: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

CORRECTION: 2024-25 4R Herring Fishery

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DFO advises that the details of the 2024-2025 management measures for the 4R Herring fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

NAFO Division 4R Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador) 2024-2025

Division 4R de l'OPANO Zones de pêche du hareng 13 et 14 (ouest de Terre-Neuve et sud du Labrador) 2024-2025

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.038
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Kelly Dooley
A/Senior Resource Manager 
Email : Kelly.Dooley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

CORRECTION: 2024-25 4R Herring Fishery

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DFO advises that the details of the 2024-2025 management measures for the 4R Herring fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador are now available at:

NAFO Division 4R Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador) 2024-2025

Division 4R de l'OPANO Zones de pêche du hareng 13 et 14 (ouest de Terre-Neuve et sud du Labrador) 2024-2025

"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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.038
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Kelly Dooley
A/Senior Resource Manager 
Email : Kelly.Dooley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

3Ps FIXED GEAR HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

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DFO advises that 3Ps fixed gear herring fisheries in Herring Fishing area 10 will close at 2000 hours, March 18, 2024, for barr seine.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-005 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-010 comes into effect at 1700 hours on March 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.

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.24.035
Notice Year
2024
For information, contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca