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DFO would like to remind harvesters fishing in the Northern cod Stewardship Fishery in 2J (Vessel Class A292) that as per the 2022 Conservation Harvesting Plan for this fishery, catch limits and gear limits will change on Sunday, September 4th.

The authorized catch limit will change to a bi-weekly base limit of 40,000 lbs. and the authorized gear limits will also change. Further details on gear and catch limits can be found in the 2022 CHP at: 2022 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) 2J3KL Stewardship Cod fishery - AMENDED July 15, 2022

New licence conditions are required and will be available soon on the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). 

Harvesters are reminded that they are to ensure that catch limits are not exceeded by setting only the amount of fishing gear that is necessary. 

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessel classes A1800 to A1999 based in the Quebec Region will now close on September 11, 2022 at 2359 hrs (EDT).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-203 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-210 comes into effect on September 1, 2022.

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO reminds harvesters that the Northern cod Stewardship fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will reopen to harvesters who selected the regular season at 0600 hours on Sunday, September 11, 2022. This reopening applies to vessel classes A283 and A295.

DFO also reminds harvesters that the Northern cod Stewardship fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will open to harvesters who selected the fall only fishery option at 0600 hours on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  This opening applies to vessel class A296.

Licence conditions for the fall period commencing September 11 will be available soon to harvesters (both those who selected the regular season and fall only fishery option) via the National Online Licensing System. 

As per the Conservation Harvesting Plan, the base authorized bi-weekly limits for the fall period commencing September 11 are:

3KL: Regular Season fishers = 8,500 lbs. base bi-weekly

3KL: Fall Only Option = 17,000 lbs. base bi-weekly

To ensure that the total harvest remains within the maximum authorized harvest, the Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery. There is approximately 2,100t remaining for the Northern cod Stewardship fishery in 3KL. Any changes or adjustments that may need to be made will be communicated in advance to harvesters via a Notice to Fishers. 

Harvesters are reminded that they are to ensure that catch limits are not exceeded by setting only the amount of fishing gear that is necessary. 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-183 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-204 comes into effect on September 1, 2022. 

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca    

DFO advises anglers that due to extremely high water temperatures and low water levels, the following river in Zone 5 will be restricted to morning angling only effective one hour after sunset on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

During this period, angling is permitted from one hour before sunrise to 10:00 am each day and will be closed to angling from 10:01 am to one hour before sunrise on the following day.

This river will reopen as conditions improve. Please refer the 2022 Angler's Guide for further information on the environmental protocol.

Zone 5

#62 *Terra Nova River & tributaries, including Maccles Brook

*indicates river has closed sections (reference Angler's Guide 2022-23)

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status or call the Angling Line at 709-772-2045.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-195, 2022-196, 2022-197, 2022-198, and 2022-199 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-205, 2022-206, 2022-207, 2022-208 and 2022-209 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 31, 2022.

"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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the portion of Scallop Fishing Area 10 (Placentia Bay), inside a line drawn from Point Verde (47°14.33'N, 54°00.94'W) on the east side of the bay, to Red Harbour Head (47°16.59'N, 54°58.58'W) on the west side, will open to commercial scallop fishing September 1, 2022 at 0600 hrs. This is in line with the management measures for this fishery.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessel class A761 (Magdalen Islands) will close on August 26, 2022 at 1600 hrs (ADT).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-201 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-203 comes into effect at 1630 hours on August 27, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Unit 2 Redfish fishery will close to the <65' mobile gear fleet based in 4R3Pn, Vessel Classes C405, C406, C422, C437,and C440, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2000 hrs. The quota for this fleet is expected to be taken by closing time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-107 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-202 comes into effect on August 27, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessel classes A1800 to A1999 based in the Quebec Region will close on September 3, 2022 at 1800 hrs (EDT).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-200 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-201 comes into effect on August 27, 2022.

"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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessels based in the Quebec Region, will open at 0500 hours EDT September 5, 2022 and close at 2359 hours EDT September 13, 2022. The specific vessel classes affected by these openings and closings are A2343 to A2456.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-171 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-200 comes into effect on August 26, 2022.

“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: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises anglers that the following river will re-open to normal angling hours as of one hour before sunrise on August 26, 2022.

Zone 4

#50 *Northwest Gander tributary

*indicates river has closed sections (reference Angler’s Guide 2022-23)

For more information please visit the In Season River Status website at In-Season River Status or call the Angling Line at 709-772-2045.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2022-184, 2022-185, 2022-186, 2022-187 and 2022-188 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2022-195, 2022-196, 2022-197, 2022-198 and 2022-199 come into effect at 1800 hours on August 25, 2022.

“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 Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca