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MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC HALIBUT IN THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE 

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announces the management plan for Atlantic halibut in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Divisions 4RST. 

A Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 1,716 t for Atlantic halibut 4RST is established for a one year period from May 15, 2022, until May 14, 2023. From this TAC, a 60 t allocation has been set aside under section 10 of the Fisheries Act to support the industry/DFO longline survey and tagging project. 

The remaining quota (1,656 t) is distributed based on the sharing formula announced in 2016 following the review of the inshore fixed gear fleet shares. The inshore fixed-gear fleet sector will receive a transfer of 92.5 per cent (411 t) of the mobile gear fleets' allocation, which is distributed equally between the eight inshore fixed-gear fleets involved in the directed Atlantic halibut fishery.

As a result, the 2022-23 initial allocations per fleet (calculated before quota reconciliation or carry forward of previously uncaught quota where applicable) are as follows:

Fleets Allocations (t)

Eastern New Brunswick - 111.11 t

Gulf Nova Scotia - 74.63 t

Gulf Prince Edward Island - 68.28 t

Western Newfoundland - 421.20 t

Quebec North Shore - 146.55 t

Gaspésie - 559.74 t

Magdalen Islands - 114.23 t

Scotia Fundy - 70.24 t

Mobile Gear less than 19.81 m - 14.55 t

Fixed Gear 19.81 m to 30.48 m - 56.78 t

Mobile Gear 19.81 m to 30.48 m - 4.26 t

Vessels greater than 30.48 m - 14.55 t

Scientific survey - 60 t

Total 1,716 t

"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

Issue Date
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nf.22.125
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

Shelley Dwyer
Regional FAM Officer
Tel: (709)728-8940
Email: shelley.dwyer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Winter Flounder (Blackback) Opening in 3Ps

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DFO advises that the 3Ps fixed gear Winter Flounder (Blackback) fishery for vessels less than 65' will open at 0600 hours on Saturday May 21, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.124
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

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

Lumpfish Fishery Opening in a portion of NAFO Division 3K

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DFO wishes to advise harvesters of the following 3K Lumpfish area opening and closing dates: 

  •  Cape Bauld to Granite Point: May 22, 2022 - July 10, 2022
  •  Granite Point to Little Harbour Deep Head: May 22, 2022 - July 10, 2022 

Note all opening times are 0600 hours, and closing times are 2000 hours.

Fishing for Lumpfish is authorized in water depths less than 25 fathoms.

Harvesters are reminded that licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-059 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-061 comes into effect on May 19, 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

Issue Date
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nf.22.123
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager 
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Terri Healey
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Lumpfish Fishery Opening in a portion of NAFO Division 3L

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DFO wishes to advise harvesters of the following 3L Lumpfish area opening and closing dates: 

  • Conception Bay: May 22, 2022 - July 10, 2022

Note all opening times are 0600 hours, and closing times are 2000 hours.

Fishing for Lumpfish is authorized in water depths less than 25 fathoms.

Harvesters are reminded that licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-059 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-061 comes into effect on May 19, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.122
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Terri Healey
A/Resource Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Opening Date for 2022 NL Commercial Eel Fishery in Coastal Waters

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DFO advises fish harvesters that the opening date for the 2022 NL commercial Eel fishery in coastal waters is June 1, 2022.

Licences and conditions are available through DFO's National On-line Licencing System and the site location conditions may be obtained from the DFO Detachment offices.

The eel fishery will close on October 31, 2022.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-108 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-060 comes into effect on May 19, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.121
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

Jackie Kean
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 689-8246
E-mail: jackie.kean@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

3Ps Lumpfish Opening for a Portion of 3Ps

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DFO advises that NAFO Division 3Ps Lumpfish Area from Lawn Head to Dantzic Point will open 0600 hours Thursday May 19, 2022 and will close 2000 hours July 6, 2022.

Harvesters are reminded that licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

DFO will monitor fishing activity and may close the fishery if the incidental catch of Atlantic halibut exceeds the established protocol.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-057 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-059 comes into effect on May 19, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.120
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

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

MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GREENLAND HALIBUT IN THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announces the management plan for Greenland halibut in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Divisions 4RST.

A TAC of 2,400 t is established for 4RST Greenland halibut for a one-year period from May 15, 2022, to May 14, 2023. The TAC represents a 19 per cent increase from the previous year and is consistent with the Precautionary Approach framework that was recently approved for this stock in March 2022.

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.119
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

Shelley Dwyer
Regional FAM Officer
Tel: (709)772-2080
Email: shelley.dwyer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

3NO Skate, Monkfish and Hake Gillnet Fishery Opening

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DFO advises that the Inshore fishery in NAFO Divisions 3NO for Skate, Monkfish and Hake for vessels using Gillnets will open on May 18, 2022 at 0600 hrs.

This applies to the following vessel classes:  A250, A253, A256, A259, A262, A265, A268, and A271.

Licence conditions can be obtained by emailing Terri Healey at Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with subject line: Skate, Monkfish & Hake Conditions.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all licence holders are required to provide a Daily Report of your fishing activity.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-306 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-058 comes into effect on May 17, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.118
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
E-Mail: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Terri Healey
A/Resource Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

3NO Skate, Monkfish and Hake Gillnet Fishery Opening

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DFO advises that the Inshore fishery in NAFO Divisions 3NO for Skate, Monkfish and Hake for vessels using Gillnets will open on May 18, 2022 at 0600 hrs.

This applies to the following vessel classes:  A250, A253, A256, A259, A262, A265, A268, and A271.

Licence conditions can be obtained by emailing Terri Healey at Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with subject line: Skate, Monkfish & Hake Conditions.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all licence holders are required to provide a Daily Report of your fishing activity.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-306 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-058 comes into effect on May 17, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.118
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
E-Mail: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Terri Healey
A/Resource Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

3NO Skate, Monkfish and Hake Gillnet Fishery Opening

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DFO advises that the Inshore fishery in NAFO Divisions 3NO for Skate, Monkfish and Hake for vessels using Gillnets will open on May 18, 2022 at 0600 hrs.

This applies to the following vessel classes:  A250, A253, A256, A259, A262, A265, A268, and A271.

Licence conditions can be obtained by emailing Terri Healey at Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with subject line: Skate, Monkfish & Hake Conditions.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all licence holders are required to provide a Daily Report of your fishing activity.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-306 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-058 comes into effect on May 17, 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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.22.118
Notice Year
2022
For information, contact:

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
E-Mail: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Terri Healey
A/Resource Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca