Shellfish

DFO advises that the Snow crab fishery will now close at 2000 hours on July 7, 2026 in Crab Management Areas in NAFO Division 3K. These season extensions apply to the following Crab Management Areas:

Areas 4, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3BC and 3D

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2026-080 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-089 will come into force on June 26, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
 

DFO advises of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 10 (Placentia Bay): July 11, 2026.
- LFA 11 East (East of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 21, 2026.
- LFA 11 West (West of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 30, 2026.

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

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO reminds of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 12 June 27, 2026
- LFA 13A July 8, 2026
- LFA 13B July 9, 2026
- LFA 14A June 30, 2026 (Amended)
- LFA 14B July 7, 2026
- LFA 14C July 13, 2026

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-069 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-087 comes into effect on June 24, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises that the Shrimp fishery for offshore fleet vessels in Shrimp Fishing Area (SFA) 7 in NAFO division 3L portion will open at 2000 hours on June 22, 2026.

The inshore Shrimp fishery in Shrimp Fishing Area (SFA) 7 for vessels less than 90 feet will open at a later date.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-274 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-086 comes into effect at 1700 hours on June 22, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO wishes to remind harvesters of the following closing dates for the following 3K lobster fishing areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

LFA 3 (White Bay): July 15, 2026
LFA 4A (Notre Dame Bay West): July 11, 2026
LFA 4B (Notre Dame Bay East): July 4, 2026

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

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO wishes to remind harvesters of the following closing dates for the following 3L lobster fishing areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

LFA 5 (Bonavista Bay): July 13, 2026
LFA 6 (Trinity Bay): July 9, 2026
LFA 7 (Conception Bay): July 8, 2026
LFA 8 (Southern Shore): July 5, 2026
LFA 9A (Trepassey Bay): July 4, 2026
LFA 9B (St. Mary's Bay): July 3, 2026

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

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery will open at 0600 hours on June 18, 2026 for NAFO divisions 2HJ North of 54 40. This fishery will close at 1800 hours on August 31, 2026.

Fish Harvesters are also reminded that all designations to participate in this fishery are issued by the Nunatsiavut Government and Torngat Fisheries Cooperative Limited and must be in place prior to participating.

Fish harvesters are reminded that they are not authorized to set Crab traps until 72 hours after the Snow Crab fishery season has opened. Therefore, any setting of Crab traps or possession of Crab before 0600 hours on June 21, 2026, is prohibited.

Licence fees and licence conditions are available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-057 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-080 will come into force on June 12, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
 

DFO reminds harvesters that the Sea scallop fishery in the 3Ps Core in Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 11 will also close on June 11 at 2000 hours.

The Icelandic Scallop fishery remains open in this area for licence holders that are authorized to catch Icelandic scallop in the Core Zone.

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.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
 

DFO advises that the Scallop Fishery in the 3Ps North Bed in Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 11 will close on June 11, 2026, at 2000 hours. It is expected that the Quota has been reached.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2026-076 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-078 comes into effect on June 10, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

DFO advises that the Scallop fishery in Scallop Fishing Area 2 will open June 5, 2026 at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-059 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-076 comes into effect on June 5, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.